Red Balloon - North - La Crosse WI LICENSED GROUP

2910 Gillette St , LA CROSSE WI 54601
(608) 784-9406

About the Provider

Description:

Childfirst is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to offering a secure and safe educational environment in which children ages 6 weeks through 12 can grow and develop. Our experienced and educated teachers provide a warm nurturing, educational environment, stimulating each child's desire to learn. We strive to exceed the expectations of working families by providing affordable, quality care.

Additional Information:

5 stars. Initial License Date: 4/14/2008. Open Jan - Dec.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2002897
  • Capacity: 91
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 12 yrs 11 mo
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Drop In Care provided. Rotating Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2016-06-12
  • 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
2026-03-19 No Violations found *** Licensing
2025-08-19 No Violations found *** Licensing
2025-03-24 See Violations below Licensing
2025-03-24 On 3/4/25 a staff member who was in the process of changing an 11 month old child's diaper turned away from the child who was not restrained in the diaper changing station. The child then wiggled through an open barrier of the diaper changing station and fell to the ground causing him to bump his head on the floor. Violation
Description: 251.055(1)(a) — Supervision Of Children
2025-03-24 Per rule, if the diapering surface is above floor level, provide a barrier or restraint to prevent falling. On 3/4/25 an 11 month old child was not restrained and fell through an open area of the barrier on the diaper changing station, hitting his head on the floor. Violation
Description: 251.09(4)(a)4. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety
2025-02-10 No Violations found *** Licensing
2024-07-02 No Violations found *** Licensing
2024-01-23 No Violations found *** Licensing

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