LICENSED GROUP
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Gundersen Child Care Center
La Crosse, WI
· La Crosse County
700 Bennora Lee Ct,
La Crosse, WI 54601
Quick Facts
Capacity
101 children
Age Range
6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
2
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
520211
License Holder
Scott Rathgaber
Licensed Since
1990
License Issued
Aug 20, 1990
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) - Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Reviews
Jessica p
2024-01-03 19:47:42
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I am an employee
The rules at this place are HORRIBLE, they wonder why people quit, trash bosses
51 out of 115 think this review is helpful
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About the Provider
GUNDERSEN CHILD CARE CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in LA CROSSE WI, with a maximum capacity of 101 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM-06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 4/30/1997. Open Jan - Dec. 5 stars.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-09-08 | Per rule, Notification shall be make immediately and shall provide sufficient detail to reasonably apprise the parent in all of the following situations: On 8/30/26 a child grabbed a bottle containing another child's breastmilk and consumed the breastmilk. Parents were not notified until 9/1/2026 | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. - Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2026-09-08 | Per rule, ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the infants or toddlers name. On 8/30/26 a infant grabbed a bottle of another child and consumed the breastmilk inside. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. - Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2026-06-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2026-05-08 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-08 | On 5/8/2026 the center self-reported that on 5/8/2026 1 child age 20 months was not closely supervised by child care workers when the child was left outside unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2026-05-08 | On 5/8/2026 the center self reported that the tracking method was not followed when the staff failed to count the children as they entered the classroom after being outside resulting in one child being left outside unsupervised for 10 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) - Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2025-11-20 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-11-20 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-11-20 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 003 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. - Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-07-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-07-21 | On 7/8/25 a Child Was Served Discarded Milk From The Day Before. This Child Has A "No Cow's Milk" Preference And The pitcher of Milk Contained Cow's Milk. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(f)2. - Food - Returned From Plates Or Tables | ||
| 2025-06-18 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-06-18 | Center director self reported that a child was unsupervised by staff when he followed a family out of the park area for approximately 1 - 1.5 minutes when the family returned him to the group. Per rule: Each child shall be supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-06-18 | Center director self reported that a child was unsupervised by staff when he followed a family out of the park area for approximately 1 - 1.5 minutes when the family returned him to the group. Per rule: Each child shall be supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children to guide the children's behavior and activities, prevent harm and ensure safety. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) - Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2025-04-22 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2025-02-19 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-19 | Per DCF 251.09(3)(a)2m Ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the infant's or toddlers name. On 2/12/25 a toddler took the sippy cup of another child containing breastmilk and took a drink. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. — Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2025-02-19 | Per DCF 251.09(3)(a)2m Ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the infant's or toddlers name. On 2/12/25 a toddler took the sippy cup of another child containing breastmilk and took a drink. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(3)(a)2m. - Infant & Toddler - Correct Food, Breastmilk, Or Formula | ||
| 2024-10-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-06-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-06-26 | Per an email from the Center Director, on 6/26/24 1 child in the pre-K room was not within sight or sound supervision of a child care worker when the teacher took the group of children to deliver laundry leaving 1 child behind in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children | ||
| 2024-06-26 | On 6/26/24, center tracking procedure was not followed when a teacher failed to count children prior to leaving the classroom to deliver laundry leaving 1 child alone in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. | Violation |
| Description: 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure | ||
| 2024-03-26 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-08 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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