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Ripon Children's Learning Ctr Inc
Ripon, WI
· Fond Du Lac County
400 W Oshkosh St,
Ripon, WI 54971
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 wks - 11 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (920) 748-9500
Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
420176
License Holder
Jeff Menendorp
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Jun 9, 1997
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
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About the Provider
The Ripon Children's Learning Center is a community based non-profit organization which provides child care and education opportunities to children from 6 weeks through 12 years old. Located in Ripon Wisconsin, the Ripon Children's Learning Center has served the needs of children, families and the community for almost 17 years.
Additional Information:
5 stars. Initial License Date: 6/9/1997. Open Jan - Dec.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-07-09 | For the week of 6/29/26 staff did not accurately sign in and out of the infant and toddler classrooms. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2026-07-09 | On 6/29/26 two one year old children wandered into the supply room and were unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-06-02 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-06-02 | On 5/27/26, a 1.5 year old sustained a fracture to his leg while in the little tykes climber on the under two year old play yard. The age recommendation is 24 months or greater for this climber. It is not clear if the injury was caused by the climber as the injury was not observed by staff. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(bm)2. - Outdoor Play Equipment - Developmental Level, Size | ||
| 2026-06-02 | On 6/2/26, in the infant room there were 7 intakes that were not current (every 3 months). | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-04-22 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-22 | On April 14, 2026, a two-year-old child was on a climber that was rated for children 5 to 12 years of age. The child fell 3 feet from the climber onto the ground and parents sought medical attention. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2026-04-22 | On April 14, 2026, a two-year-old child was on a climber that was rated for children 5 to 12 years of age. The child fell 3 feet from the climber onto the ground and parents sought medical attention. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. - Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2026-01-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-01-29 | The red infant room failed to have barriers between the six pack and plays. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(4)(c) - Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1 | ||
| 2026-01-29 | The orange room had two intakes that were not current (updated every three months). | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2026-01-29 | Two infants in the orange room had soft materials in the crib. One infant had a pillow case and one had a burp cloth and a stuffed animal with attached blanket. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2026-01-29 | An infant in the Orange room was placed in a crib awake and remained awake for over 30 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(2)(b) - Infant & Toddler - Individual Sleep Patterns | ||
| 2026-01-29 | Two infants in the orange room had soft materials in the crib. One infant had a pillow case and one had a burp cloth and a stuffed animal with attached blanket. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) - Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
| 2025-08-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-08-06 | two staff members #B and #C were missing a staff record in their file - see checklist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) - Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2025-08-06 | One staff member #A was missing her physical after 30 days of employment - see checklist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-08-06 | One staff member #B did not have her abusive head trauma training documented as being completed prior to working at the center - see checklist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(b) - Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training | ||
| 2025-08-06 | One staff member #C did not have her orientation completed and in her file - see checklist. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(4)(a) - Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The infant orange room was very dark and you could not see in the room to see the children. The center self reported that on July 22, 2025, a child care worker lost track of a 1-year-old when the toddler walked away from the group in the large motor pod area and into another classroom. The toddler was unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. The center self reported that the behavior of two children was not guided to ensure safety when on 7/18/25, when one child was inappropriate with another child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | There was no staff member in the orange room. There were 7 children napping and the room was very dark. There were teachers in the open room next to this room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) — Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The logbooks in each room were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last reviewed in December 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-08-06 | There was one inhaler in the green room that did not have an authorization form filled out. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. - Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The red room had 2 intakes that were not current (updated once every 3 months) The orange room had 5 intakes that were not current and the yellow room had 4 intakes that were not current. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(c) - Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The infant orange room was very dark and you could not see in the room to see the children. The center self reported that on July 22, 2025, a child care worker lost track of a 1-year-old when the toddler walked away from the group in the large motor pod area and into another classroom. The toddler was unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. The center self reported that the behavior of two children was not guided to ensure safety when on 7/18/25, when one child was inappropriate with another child. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | There was no staff member in the orange room. There were 7 children napping and the room was very dark. There were teachers in the open room next to this room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(b) - Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children | ||
| 2025-08-06 | The logbooks in each room were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last reviewed in December 2024. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. - Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2025-03-24 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-03-24 | Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of a physical examination of file within 3 months of hire. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. - Staff Record - Physical Examination | ||
| 2025-03-24 | Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on February 24, 2025 a child care worker did not sign out of Yellow Room when they were no longer included in the staff-to-child ratio. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 13, 2025 between 12:15 and 12:40, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 14, 2025 between 12:44 and 1:45, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2025-03-24 | Based upon review on March 24, 2025, Staff Member B of the Staff Record Checklist did not have a certificate of completion on file for infant and child CPR within 3 months after beginning to work with children in care. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2025-03-24 | Based upon investigation on March 24, 2025, bite injuries that occurred on January 29 and March 14, 2025 and a scratch injury that occurred on February 5, 2025 were not recorded in the center's medical log book. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. - Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2025-03-24 | Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on February 24, 2025 a child care worker did not sign out of Yellow Room when they were no longer included in the staff-to-child ratio. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 13, 2025 between 12:15 and 12:40, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. Based upon review of the attendance records provided by the center, on March 14, 2025 between 12:44 and 1:45, there was no child care worker signed into the Yellow Room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. - Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-10-01 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-01 | Based upon review on October 1, 2024, Staff Member C of the Staff Record Checklist did not have documentation of completing training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within one week after beginning work at the center. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) - Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2024-03-14 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-02-06 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-01-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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