The Learning Cottage Of Appleton - Appleton WI Licensed Group Child Care

Provider Status: License Not Renewed.

W6127 Lorna Ln , Appleton WI 54915
(920) 221-xxxx
4 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: The Learning Cottage Of Appleton is a Licensed Group Child Care in Appleton WI, with a maximum capacity of 51 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.

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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2002483
  • Capacity: 51
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3 Stars
  • 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
2018-08-23 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: Outdoor play space contained deteriorating and peeling paint on surfaces accessible to children -door frames.
2018-08-23 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description: The energy absorbing material-mulch- failed to be maintained at a loose fill depth of 9 inches under outdoor play equipment where required.
2018-01-25 251.06(9)(b)6. Dishwashing - Air Drying
Description: All dishes and utensils failed to be air-dried in racks or baskets or on drain boards-Infant room.
2018-01-25 251.07(5)(a)4. Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements
Description: Each meal and snack served failed to meet the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements. Fruit snacks are not a creditable snack item and box macaroni and cheese is not a creditable protein item for lunch.
2018-01-25 251.04(6)(c)1. Medical Log - Requirements
Description: The medical logbooks in the lady bugs and duck pond contained loose pages and pages no longer stitched into the binding as required.
2018-01-25 251.04(2)(L) Monitoring Results, Stipulations, Conditions, Exceptions Posted
Description: The licensee failed to post the results of the most recent licensing inspection, including any rule violations cited by the department next to the child care center license-previous inspection report dated 9/14/17 failed to be posted.
2018-01-25 251.07(4)(e) Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
Description: Cots failed to be covered when not in use- ducks and frogs.
2017-09-14 251.05(1)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description: Of 7 Staff Records reviewed 1 was missing documentation of completing her educational qualifications within 6 months of hire.
2017-09-14 251.04(6)(a)5. Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
Description: Of 10 Children's Records reviewed 2 school age children were missing documentation of an alternate arrival/release agreement.
2017-09-14 251.09(1)(e) Infant & Toddler - Provider Training
Description: Of 7 Staff Records reviewed one was missing documentation of completing Infant/Toddler training within 6 months.

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Reviews

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Scary Apr 27, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

*If i could do negative starts I would.*

I wish that this website had an up to date listing of all of the violations they recently received. 19. There are 19 violations, ranging from not doing back ground checks, to the ratio of children to adults being too low. I am still confused as to why this place is still operating. The owner plays favorites with kids, talks badly about other kids, screams at children and is down right rude to parents. Why she is in childcare is beyond me.

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Close it Apr 06, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Absolutely stay away. Place is dirty. Deb yelling at children. To many children to teachers, well if you call them that. New teachers weekly. Deb needs to move on, do not trust her at all.

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Wouldn't send my dog there Mar 25, 2019

My child was often scared as soon as we walked in the door because they could hear Miss Deb screaming at other kids. But, there are 2 children there that get away with what ever they want. Miss Deb lets these 2 children in her office and doesn't make them clean up with the other children, and pretty much lets them do whatever they please because she is friends with their parents. EVERY "teacher" that we would get to start liking would quit and I stopped trusting the quality of care my child received. I would stay as far away as possible from this place if you are looking for a good daycare.

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HappyMOM Aug 04, 2016
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They give me a full report of what my child did for the day. I have seen a lot of turn over for the infant room, but I trust Deb's judgement in terms of the staffing. They have activities planned daily, and the children all seem very engaged and enjoy what is planned out for them. I would recommend this center to any of my friends or family looking for a reliable, safe environment for their little one!

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