Description: SHELL'S DAYCARE INC is a LICENSED GROUP in SUPERIOR WI, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: 2 stars. Initial License Date: 4/18/2005. Open Jan - Dec.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-06 | The attendance was not current and accurate on the day of the monitoring visit in two classrooms when four children were signed into the 3 year old room, but six children were in care in that room, and when nine children were signed into the 2 year old room, but only seven children were in care in that room. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record | ||
| 2026-04-06 | The file for Staff D has not been maintained to include all required items, including educational qualifications and preservice trainings. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a) — Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability | ||
| 2026-04-06 | The center did not have documentation of a completed child care background check for Staff D that indicates the person is eligible to work in a child care program as specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13. Staff D was the sole child care worker in a classroom and was providing care to children on the day of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2026-04-06 | Staff 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 | ||
| 2026-04-06 | Staff D was providing sole supervision and care to a group of children and did not have the educational qualifications on file documenting that they meet the requirements of the teacher position. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(f)3. — Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training | ||
| 2026-04-06 | Sight and sound supervision of all children to ensure their safety was not met during the monitoring visit. It was observed by the licensing specialist that 4 year old children were travelling from their classroom, across the lunchroom, to the bathroom, unsupervised, on several occasions throughout the visit. It was also observed that a 2 year old child left their assigned group and was alone in the hallway for approx. 45 seconds. When the licensing specialist returned the child to their group, the assigned child care worker was unaware of their whereabouts. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-04-06 | Minimum staff-to-child ratios were not met on the day of the visit in the Infant Room when there was only one child care worker scheduled for 5 infants in care. Rule requires that when there are more than 4 children under the age of 18 months in care, a second qualified provider is required to meet staff-to-child ratios. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum | ||
| 2026-04-06 | The Director said that the program does not test the smoke alarm detection systems, and the center is not aware of how to test the smoke alarm detection systems. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(4)(jm)2. — Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing | ||
| 2026-04-06 | There was no fire drill documented for the month of March 2026. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(3)(b)4. — Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills | ||
| 2026-04-06 | It was observed during the monitoring visit that staff were not washing their hands before or after diapering and assisting children with toileting. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(i)2. — Adult Handwashing | ||
| 2026-04-06 | It was observed during the monitoring visit that the diaper changing surface in the bathroom was not cleaned or disinfected in between uses. There were no cleaning aids (spray bottles, disinfecting wipes, etc.) observed in the bathroom where children are diapered. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-04-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-04-09 | One assistant teacher was missing documentation of a completed high school diploma on the date of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)5. — Staff Record - High School Diploma | ||
| 2025-04-09 | One staff member was missing documentation of completing CPR on the date of the monitoring visit. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
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My daughter has attended Shell's Daycare since she was a few months old; she is now 3 1/2 years old. All the staff, Shell included, have always been incredibly welcoming, kind, caring, and thoughtful. Any concerns I ever had were addressed in a professional and timely manner. My daughter has grown to be such a kind and smart child, and I give huge thanks to everyone at Shell's for helping shape her into the person she is today. I recommend this daycare to anyone looking for childcare!
My daughter has gone to Shells since she turned 1 and she is now 5 and a half. Shell and her staff are all very welcoming and have always taken excellent care of my daughter! We are so grateful for finding this daycare and would def recommend it to others!
Very clean facility, caring, attentive, and consistent staff who truly get to know the kids in their care. We have moved 40 minutes away and continue to transport because our daughter loves Shell and the staff. She has attended since 8 weeks old and is now 3 years.
Karen, Please e-mail because this is all news to me because I never had a parent by the named Karen I had a staff member that no longer works here named Karen. Thank you Shell
They charged me extra money when my child attempted to blow up the daycare and never told me that they gave drugs to my child. Very disappointing service.