Sprout Childcare - La Crosse WI Licensed Group Child Care

3652 East Ave S , La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 519-3999

About the Provider

Description: At Sprout, we are committed to helping your child learn and grow through free play, structured activities, and off-site adventures. Sprout Childcare is locally-owned and operated by individuals at the top of the childcare field. We are here to answer your questions and concerns as we are on-site and hands-on owners who you will see and talk to on a regular basis. Providing a positive, safe learning environment is our number one priority.

Additional Information: Open Jan - Dec. 5 stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2001416
  • Capacity: 116
  • Age Range: 0 Week(s) - 12 Year(s)
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Association for Early Learning Leaders' National Accreditation Commission (ELLNAC)
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • 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
2021-06-09 251.07(6)(f)6. Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
Description: There was one bottle of pain reliver in the medication box with no authorization on file and multiple bottle of medications that had authorizations that were not current.
2021-06-09 251.07(6)(i)1. Washing Child's Hands & Face
Description: A group of children were observed sitting down at the table and eating lunch without washing their hands first.
2019-07-24 Licensing Direct Forfeiture: $400
2019-07-22 251.05(3)(f) Child Tracking Procedure
Description: The center's tracking procedures failed on 11/21/18 and on 07/01/19, when unknown to staff, a child was left on the playground.
2019-07-22 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: Close supervision was not provided on two separate occasions when a child was left on the playground while staff took the rest of the children into the building.
2019-07-22 251.04(3)(i) Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise
Description: On 11/21/18 and on 7/1/19, unknown to staff, a child was left unsupervised on the playground. Neither incident was reported to this Department as required.
2019-01-25 251.09(1)(b) Infant & Toddler - Location & Sharing Intake Information
Description: Intake forms for three children under the age of 2yrs were missing in the Peas room.
2019-01-25 251.09(3)(a)10. Infant & Toddler - Open Containers, Leftover Food
Description: A container of pureed green beans, dated 1/22/19, had exceeded the 36 hour timeline for retaining and should have been discarded.
2018-04-12 251.07(6)(f)6. Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
Description: Pain reliever medication, an inhaler, athlete's foot medication and Equate brand first aid antibiotic medication were missing current parent authorizations for administering.
2018-04-12 251.09(4)(a)10. Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves
Description: - Parent directions on the use of diaper creams/salves had not been posted in some of diaper changing areas. - A review of intake forms showed that in some cases a parent had supplied a diaper cream/salve for their child but had not provided written direction to apply that product.
2018-04-12 251.07(6)(f)1.b. Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
Description: A review of the medication storage container in multiple classrooms showed cold medication, infant Tylenol, athlete's foot medication, first aid antibiotic cream and diaper creams and/or salves that were not labeled with a child's name.
2018-04-12 251.07(6)(f)1.a. Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
Description: - Some parent authorizations for over the counter medications exceeded the length of time specified on the label. - Open-dated or blanket authorizations were observed. - Parent authorizations for under 2yr olds were observed where a physician had not been consulted for proper dosage and where the parent did not include information on the specific triggers that would signify the need for the medication.
2017-01-09 251.07(5)(b)1. Mealtime - Staff With Children
Description: Staff in the Alfalfa and Sunflower rooms were not sitting at the table with children during mealtime. This was immediately corrected once it was brought to their attention.
2017-01-09 251.07(6)(f)1.a. Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
Description: A blanket, "as needed", medication authorization was observed for a non-prescription pain reliever.
2017-01-09 251.07(6)(i)1. Washing Child's Hands & Face
Description: Children's hands and faces were being washed with moistened washcloths after the lunch meal rather than using soap and running water. This was immediately corrected once it was brought to their attention.

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