St Croix Tribal Head Start - Hertel WI LICENSED GROUP

3792 State Rd 70 , HERTEL WI 54845
(715) 349-2195
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About the Provider

Description: Our Mission Statement: To be positive, encouraging, and kind, as we care for and educate children in an environment that reflects Ojibwe culture where children and their families feel safe, appreciated, and respected

Additional Information: Open SEP - MAY Initial License Date: 10/6/2000.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1003201
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mo
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Head Start Performance Standards
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. None reported.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2000-10-06
  • 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2025-10-22 See Violations below Licensing
2025-10-22 Staff D and Staff E are missing certificates from The WI Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for a teacher and both staff have worked as teachers for at least 6 months. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)4.a. — Staff Record - Registry Certificate
2025-10-22 Contrary to rule, Staff B did not have documentation of the yearly requirement of 15 hours of continuing education in 2024. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)7. — Staff Record - Continuing Education
2025-10-22 Staff D was missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)8. — Staff Record - Orientation
2025-10-22 Staff C was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(cm)1. — Child Abuse & Neglect Training - Laws
2025-10-22 Staff C is being used as an assistant teacher without documentation of them having completed the educational requirements prior to assuming the position. Rule states that an assistant child care teacher used to count in ratio shall meet the educational requirements within 6 months of assuming the position. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
2025-10-22 It was observed twice during the monitoring visit that staff were smoking on the premises of the center, in the parking lot and in the front lawn area. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(h) — Smoking Prohibited On Premises And In Vehicles
2025-10-22 The medical log book did not have all of the pages numbered to the end of the book. Per rule, the program shall maintain a medical log book with pages that are lined and numbered and a stitched binding. Pages may not be removed or lines skipped. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)2. — Medical Log - Pages & Entries
2025-10-22 Medication authorization forms for two children were missing the length (actual dates) of the authorization from the parent. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
2024-11-04 See Violations below Licensing
2024-11-04 Staff A was missing a physical examination report on a form provided by the Department, completed 12 months prior or within 30 days after beginning work at the center, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
2024-11-04 Documentation of Staff A and D obtaining and maintaining a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including Department-approved training in the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of beginning to work with children was not available for review. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
2024-11-04 Documentation of the staff person receiving an orientation within the staff's first week at the center was not available for review for Staff B. Violation
Description: 251.05(4)(a) — Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
2024-11-04 The center director admitted that the center had not practiced monthly tornado drills from August through October 2024. Violation
Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans
2024-11-04 The center was not maintaining a copy of the route and scheduled stops for transportation to or from a child's home or school, both on the bus and at the center, as required. Violation
Description: 251.08(3)(c) — Information In Vehicle - Route And Stops

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Reviews

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Crystle 2015-04-06 12:17:32

A very caring staff! Friendly and fun for my 3 year old's first experience with a school setting. They really work hard to make sure I felt my daughter was safe and learning in a cultural and fun way!

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