Description: SMART START DAYCARE INC. is a LICENSED GROUP in Montello WI, with a maximum capacity of 40 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: Nighttime care available. 3 Stars 3 StarsWhere 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-05-21 | Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001 | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check | ||
| 2025-10-14 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-10-14 | Child 7 failed to have a signed alternate arrival/release agreement for their transportation to and from school. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. — Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement | ||
| 2025-10-14 | Center failed to review medical log book every six months, last review was 01/2025. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2024-10-29 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2024-10-29 | Based upon observation on October 29, 2024, a child care worker did not sign out of ratio in the bug room when they left at 10:30a.m. CORRECTED DURING VISIT. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked | ||
| 2024-10-29 | Based upon observation on October 29, 2024, the depth of the wood chips around the large climber was not at least 9 inches. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces | ||
| 2024-10-29 | Based upon observation on October 29, 2024, there was deteriorating paint accessible to children in the outdoor play space, as the paint on the wooden steps and railing were flaking. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint | ||
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