Description: Big Oak is a small, not-for-profit, progressive childcare center on Madison’s east side. Big Oak strives to provide a home-like atmosphere in a building that was converted from a private family home. The toddler programs are on the first floor and the preschool is upstairs.
Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 7/1/1998. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-04-09 | The premises was not free of hazards when the outdoor enclosure was rough and splintering. In addition, a sharp nail sticking out of the fence was accessible to children. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises | ||
| 2026-04-09 | Center did not use indoor equipment for intended use and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations when in the young toddler classroom boppy pillows were used to prop children up while sleeping. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(3)(a)5. — Indoor Equipment - Intended Use | ||
| 2026-04-09 | An injury received by a child in care was not recorded in the medical log book as required. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)3.b. — Medical Log - Injury In Care | ||
| 2026-04-09 | Written parent authorization for a stored medication did not include the length of authorization. Blanket authorizations are prohibited. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization | ||
| 2026-04-09 | Medication being stored at the center was not labeled with the child's name. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling | ||
| 2026-04-09 | Audio monitoring device used in the infant nap room was muted and without sound. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(m) — Infant & Toddler - Audio Monitoring | ||
| 2025-02-24 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2024-03-05 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
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