Early Childhood Academy Inc - Rhinelander WI LICENSED GROUP

1601 W Davenport St , RHINELANDER WI 54501
(715) 362-3658

About the Provider

Description: Pat's Preschool and Learning Centers' participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We follow meal requirements established by the USDA, to ensure your child receives healthy meals and snacks each day. Our infant program provides: formula, infant cereal, and baby food through the CACFP.

Additional Information: 3 stars. Initial License Date: 6/1/2005. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 2003173
  • Capacity: 55
  • Age Range: 6 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided. Drop In Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 2016-10-31
  • 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
2026-04-14 See Violations below Licensing
2026-04-14 Two staff in Room A did not sign out on the daily attendance sheet. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
2026-04-14 The fence height was less than 4 feet high in multiple areas with the lowest height measuring at 3 feet 4.5 inches. In one section the top bar had come loose and is no longer attached to the rest of the fence on one end. There is a gap of 5 inches between the fence post and the building near the exit door to Room A. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
2026-04-14 Bottles and nipples in Room A were not being sanitized after washing. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(b)3.c. — Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize
2026-04-14 On 04/14/26 there was a gallon of milk that had expired on 04/06/26 in refrigerator in Room A. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(c)1. — Safe Food
2026-04-14 The freezer in Room F did not contain a thermometer. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
2026-04-14 Two pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet from the nearest crib and were t-boned rather than placed end-to-end with a solid partition. Violation
Description: 251.07(4)(c) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children Under 1
2026-04-14 A menu was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. Violation
Description: 251.07(5)(a)5.a. — Menus - Post
2026-04-14 The medical log books in Rooms C, F, and E were not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure that all possible preventive measures are being taken. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
2026-04-14 The parent authorization for one medication in Room F did not include specific times to administer. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization
2026-04-14 Per review of the medical log book, one medication in the Room F was given outside the authorized dates on the parent authorization to administer. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)5. — Medication Administration - As Labeled & Authorized
2026-04-14 The garbage container containing diapers in the shared bathroom for Rooms E and F had not been disinfected on a daily basis. The inside of the garbage container was full of stuck dirt and debris. Violation
Description: 251.09(4)(a)8. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Disposal Containers
2025-12-12 See Violations below Licensing
2025-12-12 Per review of classroom sign in sheets, a staff member was not signed in to the Green Room. No staff was signed in to the Orange Room. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
2025-12-12 Cleaning products that are labeled with "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the open furnace room. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

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