Sonshine Family Child Care - La Crosse WI Licensed Family Child Care

Madison St , LA CROSSE WI 54601
(608) 784-7353

About the Provider

Description: Sonshine Family Child Care is a Licensed Family Child Care in LA CROSSE WI, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 1 Week(s) - 13 Year(s). The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: 3 stars. Initial License Date: 6/15/2002. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1010097
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: 1 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
2021-02-12 250.06(2)(c) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description: There were multiple power tools on the kitchen floor accessible to children.
2021-02-12 250.06(7)(a)1. Exits - Unobstructed
Description: Multiple exits on the main level of the home were obstructed. There were two exits that were clear.
2021-02-12 250.06(9)(a) Kitchen Equipment, Utensils, Eating Surfaces
Description: The kitchen was not maintained in a sanitary manner for food preparation.
2021-02-12 250.06(9)(e) Leftover Food
Description: A casserole that was prepared and served on a Monday, was served again on Thursday. Leftovers must be used or frozen within 36 hours.
2021-02-12 250.06(2)(m) Premises - Condition & Repair
Description: The living room and kitchen were very cluttered. The kitchen countertop was covered with tools, building supplies and food containers. The floor was also cluttered with building supplies.
2019-10-01 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-08-14 250.08(6)(a) Vehicle - Unattended Child
Description: Three children were left unattended in the provider's vehicle for a short period of time when she stopped at a local business to pick up her refurbished fire extinguishers.
2018-10-10 Licensing No violations found ***
2018-05-23 Licensing No violations found ***
2017-10-17 250.05(3)(i) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: When I arrived, the provider was observed outside the home on the front sidewalk talking with a parent and did not have sight or sound supervision of the children.
2017-10-17 250.06(7)(a)1. Exits - Unobstructed
Description: The exit by the back playroom was obstructed by boxes, toys and a hanging swing.
2017-10-17 250.07(4)(c) Naps - Equipment & Placement
Description: Cribs in the front nap room were placed side-to-side and were not 2-feet apart.
2017-10-17 250.06(5) Premises, Furnishings, Equipment - Condition & Repair
Description: The home had an abundance of clutter throughout the main floor child care area. The kitchen counters were covered with a lot of non-food items, the top of the stove was being used for storage, the floor in front of the stove was cluttered with cans of varnish, mops, buckets, a plastic garbage bag filled with what looked liked empty cans, and two detached wooden doors were propped between cabinets. A child water table in the front hallway was covered with camping equipment and a rolled up carpet was propped upright on the front porch play area.
2017-10-17 250.04(3)(j) Report - Change In Transportation Services
Description: A 2015 Nissan Versa was put into use as a second vehicle used to transport children in Aug.2017. The change was not reported as required.
2017-10-17 250.08(4)(b) Vehicle Inspection
Description: An annual vehicle safety inspection for a 2002 Ford E150 van and a 2015 Nissan Versa had not been provided to the department.

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