Children's Palace West Salem - West Salem WI LICENSED GROUP

134 Youlon St , WEST SALEM WI 54669
(608) 786-2392
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Children’s Palace is a group licensed center that provides quality care to your prince or princess at an affordable rate. We have a consistent team of teachers who are flexible to the needs of our families. At Children’s Palace we take pride in offering a loving, nurturing environment that is safe and fun for your child to grow in. Your child’s individual needs are our main focus.


Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 8/1/2009. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1014569
  • Capacity: 68
  • Age Range: 4 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Rotating Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2009-08-01
  • 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
2026-02-02 See Violations below Licensing
2026-02-02 Staff E was missing documentation of having maintained a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
2026-02-02 Staff B and D 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) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
2026-02-02 Staff I is working as a qualified assistant teacher and has been at the center over 6 months and is missing documentation of meeting the educational qualifications of the position they hold. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
2026-02-02 On the day of the licensing visit it was observed that the center did not practice the January fire drill. Violation
Description: 251.06(3)(b)2. — Emergencies - Practice Written Plans
2026-02-02 On the day of the licensing visit it was observed that the children did not wash their hands after toileting. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(i)1. — Washing Child's Hands & Face
2026-02-02 On the day of the monitoring visit it was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands with soap and warm running water after wiping bodily secretions from a child's nose. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing
2025-07-01 See Violations below Licensing
2025-07-01 Child #6 health report on file dated 11/4/24 was expired. Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more then 6 months prior to not more than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up examination at least once every 6 months thereafter. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
2025-07-01 Staff E did not have documentation of completing Child Abuse & Neglect Biennial Training with in 1 week of starting in the position. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
2025-07-01 Staff D has been employed since 3/29/22 and did not have documentation of completing 2 credits in early childhood education or it's equivalent with 6 months after assuming the position. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(g)2. — Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
2025-07-01 Staff-to-child ratios were not maintained in the center during naptime when the staff member in the 2's room stepped out of the room to answer the door to let the licensing specialist into the center. Violation
Description: 251.055(2)(g)1. — Naptime - Staff-To-Child Ratio Supervision
2025-07-01 Documentation of completing fire and tornado drills for June 2025 was missing on the day of the monitoring visit. Violation
Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills
2025-07-01 If a center is in operation for more than 3 hours per day, daily outdoor activities except during inclement weather or when not advisable for health reasons. On the day of the monitoring visit, staff in the infant room indicated that they do not take the infants outdoors at all during the day. Violation
Description: 251.07(1)(e)4. — Daily Outdoor Activities
2024-12-17 No Violations found *** Licensing

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Reviews

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Abusive staff 2017-04-16 23:45:04
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My daughter has been going to Children's Palace since she was four months old. I have walked in on staff members YELLING a children and saying "you're not my friend anymore" "I don't like you". There have been times where I have not gotten Insident reports for different things like scratches, red marks, bruises. Just recently my daughter came home with a red mark on her arm later it turned into a bruise. I did not get an insident report but the director put it in the medical log book. Turns out a staff member was walking my daughter to the front of the daycare and she wouldn't listen to go into the room (she's one) so the staff member grabbed her arm, twisted her around and drug her into the room with her feet not touching the floor. I WILL NOT EVER take my child there again. I DO NOT recommend this daycare to anyone. The staff are friendly only when parents walk into the building. There was a teacher that pulled a little boys hair because he pulled someone else's hair. I reported it to the owner, Kim and the state licenser, Rita Miller and NOTHING was done about this. The staff member that left a bruise on my arm is still working at that daycare too. Please for your children's safety do not take your children there.

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