Smiling Faces Child Care-Preschool - Iron River WI Licensed Group Child Care

7905 Franklin St , IRON RIVER WI
(715) 372-4188

About the Provider

Description: Smiling Faces Child Care-Preschool is a Licensed Group Child Care in IRON RIVER WI, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 3 stars. Initial License Date: 5/8/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 620381
  • Capacity: 40
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2021-04-21 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-11-07 251.04(6)(a)6m. Child Record - Immunization History
Description: Based on record review and interview, there was no documentation of immunizations on file for child #2.
2019-11-07 251.04(6)(a)8.a. Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
Description: Based on record review and interview, there was no documentation of a physical exam on file for child #2; there was no documentation on file of a follow up exam within 6 months for child #3.
2019-11-07 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description: Based on observation, record review and interview, documentation of children's attendance was not accurate in the "main room", as upon arrival to the facility on 11/07/2019, I observed five children being cared for, however only three of the children were signed in.
2019-11-07 251.09(1)(k) Infant & Toddler - Bedding
Description: Based on observation and interview, child #1 was asleep in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering the child 's mouth and nose.
2019-11-07 251.09(2)(bm) Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position
Description: Based on observation, interview and record review, Child #1 was asleep in a bouncy seat without written authorization on file from the child's physician.
2019-11-07 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. Medical Log - Injury In Care
Description: Based on staff interview, on 10/15/2019 child #2 was bitten on the wrist while in the bucket table, leaving a red mark. Staff A witnessed this and staff F reported this to the parent at pick up time the same day, however this injury was not documented in the facility medical log.
2019-11-07 251.05(2)(a)6. Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Description: Based on observation, record review and interview, documentation of staff hours in-ratio was not complete and accurate, as follows: Staff D was observed caring for children in the "main room" upon my arrival, however this staff person was not signed in. Staff G was signed into the "main room" upon my arrival, however this staff was observed now caring for children in the infant room, but was not signed into the infant room.
2019-11-07 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description: Based on record review and interview, there was no documentation of a staff health exam on file for Staff B.
2019-11-07 251.055(2)(b) Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
Description: Based on observation and interview, five children were being cared for in the "main room" which is approved for children ages 1 to 2 years old. Staff D was caring for four toddlers and one 3 1/2-year-old child in this room.
2019-08-23 251.04(3)(a) Report - Incident Or Accident
Description: Based on record review and interview, the written facility self-report documentation for an accident on 08/15/2019 was not received by DCF until 08/23/2019.
2019-04-01 251.07(3)(a) Indoor & Outdoor Equipment - Safety
Description: Based on observation and interview, the swing set in the infant / toddler fenced outdoor play space was not sturdy and was not anchored down.
2019-04-01 251.09(1)(e) Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
Description: Based on record review and interview, two staff identified as working regularly with infants and toddlers for over six months did not have documentation of Infant / Toddler Training on file (staff A and staff D).
2018-06-06 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: Based on record review and interview, there was no documentation on file of current training in Child Abuse and Neglect for 4 child care workers (staff A, B, C and F).
2018-06-06 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: Based on observation and interview, staff were observed leaving children alone in the classrooms repeatedly. Also, children under age 8 were observed leaving the classrooms unattended in order to use the bathroom. One 12-year-old child (child #7) was observed assisting with toileting children without staff present.

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