Tomahawk Child Care Center - Tomahawk WI LICENSED GROUP

648 E Lincoln Ave , TOMAHAWK WI 54487
(715) 453-1602
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Our main goal is to provide quality child care in a safe, loving and consistent environment that is designed to foster physical, social, intellectual and emotional development while recognizing that each child is a unique individual.

Additional Information: 3 stars. Initial License Date: 4/20/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 620263
  • Capacity: 80
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
  • YoungStar Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided. Rotating Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 1993-06-01
  • 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
2026-04-07 See Violations below Licensing
2026-04-07 The heating vents in the Ones A and B Classroom were not flush with the floor and caused a potential tripping or injury hazard. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
2026-04-07 One child in the Preschool Classroom had a milk sensitivity and was not listed on the special diet or allergy list in the classroom. Violation
Description: 251.07(5)(a)10. — Sharing Information About Food & Other Allergies
2026-04-07 The menu was not planned at least one week in advanced. Violation
Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.b. — Menus - Plan
2026-04-07 The parent authorization for one medication in the Ones B Classroom did not include dates specifying the length of the authorization. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
2026-04-07 Children in the Ones A and B Classroom did not wash their hands with warm running water and soap after getting their diaper changed. Children under the age of 1 year in the Mobile Classroom were getting their hands washed with wipes that did not contain soap. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face
2026-04-07 Staff in the Ones B Classroom did not wash their hands after changing a diaper. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing
2026-04-07 The handwashing sink in the Mobile Classroom was being used to wash bottles. Violation
Description: 251.09(4)(b) — Infant & Toddler - Sinks In Self-Contained Area
2025-10-06 See Violations below Licensing
2025-10-06 There was no energy-absorbing surface installed under the dome climber. The energy-absorbing surface under the swings and playset did not reach a depth of nine inches. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
2025-10-06 The dome climber did not have a four foot fall radius on all sides and was placed against the fence. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(bm)4. — Outdoor Play Equipment - Placement
2025-10-06 The exit doors in the Ones A and Ones B Classrooms were locked and required more than a one-hand and one-motion to open them. The exit door in the Twos B Classroom could not be opened after several attempts. Violation
Description: 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width
2025-10-06 Multiple frozen food items and one refrigerated food item were not properly covered before storage. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.d. — Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food
2025-03-03 See Violations below Licensing
2025-03-03 Per interview and observation, staff in the Infant, Ones A, Ones B, and Twos B Classrooms are not providing daily outdoor activities to children. Violation
Description: 251.07(1)(e)4. — Daily Outdoor Activities

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Reviews

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K. Schoone 2019-11-05 17:34:49
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Tomahawk Child Care takes great care of my daughter. They not only take good care of her, they do so much with her. Considering she is only 8 months old, she has done a ton of art projects. They do sensory activities and much more with the infants. Her teacher is very good at communication and staying in touch with us when our daughter is sick or has an ear infection.

As far as the organization behind the scenes, things have been a little "iffy" but it's all minor things. When I originally turned in all of my daughters paperwork, it was lost and I was asked to re-fill out everything. Then, I was asked to bring in sunscreen for my daughter but she was only 2 months old and I told the teacher (who is no longer there) that she shouldn't have any sunscreen. The teacher insisted so I found some infant sunscreen. The next week, the same teacher gave me the sunscreen back and told me to take it home because infants can't have sunscreen until they are 6 months old....
Again, minor things that happened and things have been great ever since. Even if these small things continued, I would continue to put up with them because of how great they are with my daughter and how well they take care of her. Dealing with lost paperwork is just fine with me, as long as my daughter is taken care of.
Great job TCC!

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anonymous 2011-02-09 14:13:43

I spent quality time at this center and was terribly unhappy. The director is rarely present, the employees seem frusterated and are often unsure of her whereabouts.  I was also uncomfortable when I met her and realized immediately how often I see her out in the local bars.

The teachers are wonderful people, and my children really loved them but I chose to remove them due to the way I felt about the director. My children now attend Redeemer and we are very happy!

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