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Fire forces evacuation of La Crescent home day care


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LA CRESCENT, Minn. — A basement fire drove 11 children and two adults from an in-home day care in La Crescent on Wednesday morning.

The fire at Chibbler’s Day Care, 515 S. Sixth St., is thought to have started when an incense burner fell on towels in the basement, said La Crescent Fire Chief Bernie Buehler. It was reported about 9 a.m., he said.
“The kids were actually on a patio deck outside when we arrived,” Buehler said. “Police officers and several neighbors helped carry them to a neighbor’s house down the street.”

No one was injured, he said.

Jess Heeter, 32, of La Crescent, had an infant and a 5-year-old at the day care. She applauded owner Felicia Buck’s quick action to get the kids out of the house.

“Of course it’s scary,” Heeter said. “I’m glad she was the person watching my kids. I trust her. I haven’t met anyone else I would want to help me raise my kids.”

The home’s basement sustained heavy fire damage, Buehler said. He estimated it took 30 minutes to put the blaze out.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Nancy Meyers, director of child care services with Family Resources in La Crosse, said she asks a lot of questions when visiting a home for day care certification.

“One of the questions I ask is do they have matches or lighters and where are they stored, so they’re not accessible to any children,” Meyers said.

She also would check for any burning candles or open flames, which sometimes can turn up, she said.

“You can go outside or step away to change a diaper and something can happen,” she said.

Ryan Stotts can be reached at (608) 791-8446 or ryan.stotts@lee.net.
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Happycamper wrote on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 AM:

" Hmmmmmmmmm...Houston County? "

KRKIKA wrote on Jun 3, 2008 3:51 PM:

" Tink & Buckets.....Thanks for the support on TRYING to knock some sense into these defensive bloggers. It's unbelieveable how gullable & blind some people are. People aren't perfect, WE ALL make mistakes & I know this. What I don't know is, why parents just drop their children in the hands of irresponsible care providers & then defend their ignorances to no end.....doesn't it make you go hmmmm? "

Tinkerbell wrote on Jun 3, 2008 1:22 PM:

" Insence may not be an open flame, but the FACT is, it caused a fire and put children at risk of harm. That is the main point of this situation...the safety of children!!!! Any RESPONSIBLE person would not have done that. "

Tinkerbell wrote on Jun 3, 2008 12:51 PM:

" KRKIKA....very well said. I think those putting ANY type of defense on this situation need to evaluate themselves...why would any responsible parent want their child subject to any possible risk of being harmed, mmmmm, makes one think, uh?

Chante......Felicia holds NO chance of competition for any RESPONSIBLE adult. "

buckets wrote on Jun 3, 2008 12:03 PM:

" PARENT'S-Do you arrive at your daycare and the children are playing 'downstairs'? NOT supposed to be happening in a licensed daycare unless the provider is PRESENT there with the children. Is it a large group daycare and there is another infant there in addition to yours? NOT supposed to be happening. Educate yourself...get a copy of the Houston County licensing rules. Some people put more time in evaluating an automobile purchase than finding a good daycare. "

buckets wrote on Jun 3, 2008 11:55 AM:

" Certainly burning incense was not a safe practice to use in a daycare home. The provider made a mistake but the children are fortunately unharmed. I think LaCrescent has larger issues than this provider. Everyone in town comments on the same providers who are over their numbers in babies. We all know who they are and that 3 to 4 infants plus a slew of toddlers is unsafe as well as illegal practice. "

KRKIKA wrote on Jun 3, 2008 11:06 AM:

" Annmal89.......Get off your defensive high horse & look at what you're saying....My God, when a person is responsible for someone's life you're to KNOW what to do in any situation, whether you're a daycare provider, teacher, nurse, parent etc....are you telling me that if a child or your child were in danger & the responsible party made a mistake on what they were responsible for, that's ok with you? FIRE DRILLS, TORNADO DRILLS, SAYING NO, any of these things ring a bell in that empty space of yours, this is NOT ABOUT FELICIA making a mistake, it's about 11 children's lives & PROOF she's not responsible, end of story! Did I spell everything ok for you? "

Chante wrote on Jun 2, 2008 7:11 PM:

" Mom, sounds like she is a bit of competition for ya................ :) "

skolvikmom wrote on May 31, 2008 6:00 AM:

" Yes I am a high quality child care provider. Yes I know how it is to take care of that many children. Yes I have taught and do teach my children the correct way to act and where to go when there is a fire. Yes she is in violation of the MN rules and regulations when it comes to burning items. On a side note 11 children is too many children to care for in one house. MN needs to change that rule. They need to look at what type of quality care is coming out of homes that offer that kind of care. "

kegger wrote on May 30, 2008 11:30 PM:

" Insence is NOT an open flame. And for those of you who have stopped taking your children to her daycare - okay - say it once and then move on - anything more appears to be vindictive and reduces your opinion to the negative blogger type. "

AnnMal89 wrote on May 30, 2008 5:07 PM:

" As for the kids on the patio, have you ever tried to round up a bunch of young children, at least 11? Give the lady a break, no one is perfect. You have no idea what you would have done in that situation, it was a mistake. When you make a mistake, you don't have tons of random people you don't know insulting you or telling you that you are bad at your job, do you? No, I don't think so. Give her the same respect, things happen. "

AnnMal89 wrote on May 30, 2008 5:06 PM:

" First of all, please use spell check. It's hard for me to take people seriously when they don't spell words correctly. By informed I meant have you been a childcare provider? Being a mother does not count. Don't get me wrong, I know that being a mother is a VERY big job and gives you a wealth of knowledge, but unless you are a mother of 11 children or have had the experience of holding 11 parent's trust in your hands than you cannot say you are an expert. Also, when you burn incense there is no flame. It simply burns smoke, she could have lit it before the children came over. "

skolvikmom wrote on May 30, 2008 2:38 PM:

" Ann how do you know that I am not an expert in this area. Sorry to tell you that I am. She was agaisnt regulations when she light that flame for her incent. How she indangered all those children. There are many ways to make sure your house smell pretty and not like diapers. I have been there!! Plus why where they on the patio next to the house!!!! She should of taught those children to leave the yard and go to a save place. The patio next to the house is not a save place. "

AnnMal89 wrote on May 30, 2008 2:12 PM:

" I think the majority of people commenting on this article are an embarrassment to this area. You people are judgemental and rude. You have no right to assume. This women was not the only provider, she had others helping her, so your critique of her taking on too much is a bunch of B.S. And since when are you all experts on childcare? You're not! It's obvious that you live for these forum type things and to insult the lives of others. Grow up, and next time do some research before you start spewing B.S. Really... "

skolvikmom wrote on May 30, 2008 11:48 AM:

" I would hope they would follow up on this story. I would love to know what other violations she has had in the past. If she was over in ratio and buring and open flame(unattended) those are two situations that will get you fined and closed.

I think parents look for cheap rather than high quality. Having 11 kids in one home is not HIGH QUALITY care. "

buckets wrote on May 30, 2008 10:41 AM:

" My comments are not meant to reflect directly on the daycare in question. I have no knowledge of this particular daycare. Just trying to educate parents as to what red flags to look for. "

buckets wrote on May 30, 2008 10:35 AM:

" We all see these daycares with an abundance of toddlers AND infants. They are seriously breaking the rules. Parents, PAY ATTENTION! A large group daycare should consist predominately of preschoolers! Another word to watch for is VARIANCE...Houston County doesn't pass them out like candy like some providers would lead you to believe. "

buckets wrote on May 30, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Directly from Houston County Dept. of Social Services:

Group Family Child Care

With one adult caregiver, maximum of 10 children under school age, of which no more than 2 shall be infants and toddlers. Of this total no more than 1 shall be an infant.

Capacity 12 persons-additional 2 must be school age "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 10:25 AM:

" KRKIKA--I hope other adults/parents that have WITNESSED, for themselves, negative behavior/actions of Mrs. B all come forward too. Children need advocates in order to be safe. And yes, you said it perfectly, Mrs. B is not the person she portrays herself as being, this is again, from my own experience through her daycare services provided to my child. "

KRKIKA wrote on May 30, 2008 10:24 AM:

" Daycare....that's your opinion & experience, just as Tinkerbell's is hers. Are you saying your opinion & experience is the only one that is allowed to be heard & that anyone else' is cruel? As a parent, I'd want to know if another parent had concerns over what was, is or has taken place with the daycare, I'M PAYING for quality care & if it's faulty, I want to know! Open door is a good quality, but just because it's offered doesn't mean it's a good place. "

KRKIKA wrote on May 30, 2008 10:16 AM:

" Tinkerbell....You bet & thank you for being a voice, a voice for the kids, it's a shame that all parents don't realize that children are gifts, not little toys. You & I know that if any of these supporters would have lost their child or serious injury would have happened, they'd be the 1st to sue, speak & sue! "

KRKIKA wrote on May 30, 2008 10:09 AM:

" Suppoters part 3....I'd NEVER take my child to a home daycare with 10 other kids & 1 provider with a "helper"....do you know why, as a parent, I feel that it's too many infant/toddlers in 1 place & I know, as a parent, you can only be in 1 place at a time with 5 kids let alone 11, even if I had a "helper". The situation that occurred is a perfect example of how something can be taken advantage of & go so wrong. Each of you need to know, she's not the Mrs. B, she portrays herself as....at that's the truth, that's what I've witnessed, that's what I know! The only people all of us need to support is the children, that's WHO MATTERS MOST! "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 10:01 AM:

" KRKIKA and buckets, thank-you. It's comforting to know there are other people who put the safety of children first. Children need more adults like us. "

KRKIKA wrote on May 30, 2008 9:58 AM:

" Supporters part 2....You're all suggesting that negative comments need not be said over this & that mouths are suppose to be shut...Then I can say to you, shame on you for not seeing the seriousness in this. You should be ashamed for taking advantage of your childs life, none of us are perfect, but when, as a parent, you're choosing someone to care for your kids, you better believe I'm going to have a BIG MOUTH when it comes to my childs safety, well being, care & guidance, it's a parents responsibility. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 9:57 AM:

" If you feel my reasons for pulling a child from a daycare provider when I PERSONALLY witnessed behavior that I feel is not in the best interst of a child is cruel, that is your choice. My comments are facts only. Not based upon what others in the community have said about her, good or bad. My child attended her daycare for about a year. It was not a short term situation. I as a parent will do what is BEST for a child. My statements are based upon the chidcare she was providing....nothing else. "

buckets wrote on May 30, 2008 9:53 AM:

" Regardless of either of the personal accounts both pro and con for this provider, the fact remains that in LaCrescent there are providers that have the children playing in the basement, out of their sight. Parent's, the children need to be ON THE SAME FLOOR WITH THE PROVIDER..period. And for large group daycares with one adult...it's ONE INFANT. And if your provider is not on the government food program because of the "bookwork". RUN!!! It's because the food program inspectors pay attention to the number of infants and will turn the provider in. "

KRKIKA wrote on May 30, 2008 9:51 AM:

" To all of "Mrs. B's" supporters...PULL THE WOOL OFF OF YOUR EYES!!! Are you seriously telling me she's not a smoker, give me a break!!! The main point of this whole thing is she put not 1 BUT 11 CHILDREN'S LIVES at stake, not to mention herself & her "helper"!! She did something terribly wrong here & since you're all so ignorant about the seriousness of this, she could very well be charged with some pretty heavy charges. Maybe it was a mistake, BUT at the cost of who, your children's innocent lives. "

daycare wrote on May 30, 2008 9:44 AM:

" The only nerve you have hit me with is the one in my heart. Why are you being so cruel? I wonder if people would take the words of someone who used to go there and obviously doesn't like her for more reasons then just daycare or from someone who is there currently each and everyday. Who would have more facts? She has an open door policy and whenever I have showed up unexpected she has never had anything to hide. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 9:31 AM:

" I suppose you can say it's a personal issue with Mrs. B when one has to pull their child from a daycare provider for the reasons listed earlier. Obviously, a sore nerve is hit when facts are spoken. "

daycare wrote on May 30, 2008 9:10 AM:

" Tinkerbell obviously has personal issues with Mrs. B and is taking this hard time in her life to bash her. I hope you feel good about yourself. Her changing station is very sanitary and she sprays down the mat with cleaner after each change. There is absolutely no smoking done by her or in her house EVER! Her house has a wonderful smell usually of all the excellent things she makes the children to eat. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 8:54 AM:

" To those who state how "clean" and particular she is, I personally witnessed NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN CHANGING DIAPERS on the floor WITH NO MAT OR TOWEL underneath. This is not in the best interest of the children, it's a good way to pass germs. Smelling like cigarette smoke while in the presence of children. Where was the smoking taking place, downstairs???? I think people need to think of the children, what is in the best interest of them. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 30, 2008 8:48 AM:

" Right on Skolvikmom....the entire point in this situation is SHE IS NOT ALLOWED TO BURN OR HAVE OPEN FLAMES WHILE RUNNING A CHILD CARE CENTER. That is NOT thinking about the safety of the chilren. To "daycare" who has a masters in education, big whoop, it doesn't take a masters degree to know a daycare center should NOT burn candles or have open flames. "

skolvikmom wrote on May 29, 2008 10:40 PM:

" You guys are missing one thing. She isn't allowed to burn candles or have open flames while running a child care center. Plus why would she leave it unattended. She wasn't in the basement, so she left an open flame unattended.

Plus why was she standing on the patio next to the house while the house was on fire. She should of trained her children to met at a meeting place away from the house. They are suppose to practice fire drills or tornado drills once a month. "

joeemt wrote on May 29, 2008 9:47 PM:

" Jeepers, I did her CPR and First Aid renewal courses. Are you current? Figure out what the situation is before you shoot off your mouth, "

daycare wrote on May 29, 2008 8:32 PM:

" Jeepers Cats.... I am moving this summer and need daycare closer to where I will be living. Let me know when you start yours up and I am there. I would love to have someone as perfect as you caring for my children. I didn't know there were people who never made mistakes! How much does perfection cost? "

Chante wrote on May 29, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Jeepers, you need to be an inspector..... "

Chante wrote on May 29, 2008 7:32 PM:

" Man, all I can say is all you experts at daycare should open your own. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 7:02 PM:

" daycare said:
"I have a masters degree in education and work in the public schools. My minor is early childhood. ----(YIKES!!!!)---- I am well aware of what to look for with child safety ----(did you notice the SMOKE smell in her home? You can't be there all the time)---- Have you ever made a bad choice or mistake?" ---(She's licensed and trained NOT to make bad choices/mistakes with others' kids. joeemt helps her learn that stuff.)--- "

daycare wrote on May 29, 2008 6:59 PM:

" Daycare mentioned how clean she ran her daycare because someone on here has no idea what they are talking about and made her daycare sound like a big garbage pit. Being clean is one of the hundrends of great things I could say about her. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 6:57 PM:

" unknown4 said: "...when I burn candles in my home? ...if she was burning an incense because of the musty smell in the basement then so be it at least it wasnt around the children." --- SERIOUS???? Do what YOU want in YOUR home with YOUR kids. These weren't her kids, they were kids she was entrusted to care for. Burning incense beside flammible clothing in a sink WAS a problem. And no, it wasn't "around" the children, it was UNDER the children...and if you recall from physics class, heat rises. Fire goes UP. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 6:49 PM:

" daycare said: "She is a wonderful provider and my nick name for her is cleaning clara because she is so careful and aware of germs." I'd much rather hear the nick name "cautious clara"... "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 6:47 PM:

" joeemt said: "I have worked with Mrs buck to help her maintain certifications need to keep her license on several occasions." She has a private EMT that "helps her maintain certifications" on several occastions??? YIKES! RUN the other way with your kids! Teachers have to have on-going education, don't sitters too? Never heard of one-on-one private training for teachers. Maybe sitters have something different they can do. "

daycare wrote on May 29, 2008 5:14 PM:

" I have a masters degree in education and work in the public schools. My minor is early childhood. I am well aware of what to look for with child safety and my children are so loved and well taken care of with Mrs. B that is makes me burn inside that people are bashing someone who loves these children like her own. Have you ever made a bad choice or mistake? "

unknown4 wrote on May 29, 2008 4:21 PM:

" I am very dissappointed on how people can bash in home daycares when they dont know the situatation. Mrs B is a state license daycare provider and she is one of the best providers around in this area. My child goes there and I am very proud of how things were handled. So are you going to call me a worthless parent when I burn candles in my home? They have not determined if that was the true cause of what started as of yet. But if she was burning an incense because of the musty smell in the basement then so be it at least it wasnt around the children. "

KRKIKA wrote on May 29, 2008 3:56 PM:

" joeemt....my comments are not speculated, they are TRUTH & that's ALL that matters to me!!! Home daycare isn't a "company", it's caring & responsibility for others children...Pleeease, there is no comparison between parents & customers...you bet if I had any doubt on the provider, my child wouldn't be in her/his care, the difference is, I wouldn't "settle" for someone like her to care for my child. If she's so good at cleaning then that's the job she should have....I wouldn't trust her in my home! If you truely believe what you do, then my gosh, the jokes on you! "

joeemt wrote on May 29, 2008 2:56 PM:

" There may be one or two that were not satisfied with her care, but there is not a company in world that does not have a dis satisfied customer at one time or another. The investigation will run it's course, until it is over, save your speculation negative comments. "

daycare wrote on May 29, 2008 2:56 PM:

" She is a wonderful provider and my nick name for her is cleaning clara because she is so careful and aware of germs. "

joeemt wrote on May 29, 2008 2:52 PM:

" I have worked with Mrs buck to help her maintain certifications need to keep her license on several occasions. She has always has a helper there as she did prior to the fire. While I was there she always knew where the children were, and the helper was with them. No children were allowed to go to the basement. I would not hesitate to take my children or grand children to her facility. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 29, 2008 2:01 PM:

" KRKIKA......very well put!!! "

wisconsingal wrote on May 29, 2008 12:38 PM:

" Tinkerbell; you hit the nail on the head. We as parents NEED to have the best interest of our children at heart, they cannot protect themselves. You found some concerning things in this woman's "daycare" and pulled your child. It's too bad that more parents don't seem to do the same. If I witnessed no hand washing between diaper changes (many illness passed through feces), smelling smoke and she answers the door in her PJ's...my children would be GONE. Our number one priority is keeping our children SAFE. Go with your gut! "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 12:09 PM:

" Isn't it interesting how some articles get TONS of comments and others done? I myself could care less about that naked guy running down the street, although it would have been entertaining to see. When there is a situation that effects children who are basically helpless, vulnerable, and subject to choices parents make for them, well, that DOES interest me. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:56 AM:

" Senior Advocate said: "How about waiting for the results of the investigation. If it is shown that there was an incese burner whether it caused the fire or not then this day care operation should be shut down permanently. This is not some minor, Oh I didn't realize I could not have an incence burner. This is plain common sense." -------- Unfortunately, COMMON SENSE can not be regulated. I think the MN DHS has rules or statutes on what a sitter can have, use. I wonder if a state fire inspector will look into this. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:53 AM:

" skolvikmom said: "This provider should be written up for using flame buring instruments in her child care center." ----- I personally don't mind if my babysitter has a smelly thing going, but ONLY if it were in sight of her at all times, totally inaccessable to kids, and in a very safe place, like on a stove or in an empty metal sink or something. Sometimes the place I go to smells like diapers and it DOES stink. Part of the deal with babies: what goes in one end comes out the other. "

buckets wrote on May 29, 2008 11:51 AM:

" Senior Advocate...Investigation? In Houston County? You must be from Wisconsin. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:50 AM:

" Tinkerbell, you had your comments disappear too??? That's weird. I haven't seen any that have violated their "rules". It probably was the provider or her friends. Or maybe it was one of the couple daycares that go for walks with SEVERAL very little ones in strollers and wagons, etc. I can't imagine that NO ONE knows who these providers are and that they are surely not following the numbers rules. They look too old to have so many baby/toddlers of their own. And would their own kids count in the total number they can have? I don't know that. Does someone know? "

buckets wrote on May 29, 2008 11:47 AM:

" Jeepers-The comment that your friend is referring to was on the other daycare fire post-If the Tribune wouldn't 'refresh' their articles, this wouldn't be so confusing. The comment wasn't about you, it just referred to your suggestion that a particular daycare in LaCrescent needed to be regulated by Houston County. My comments were aimed at Houston County not doing THEIR job. The comment was deleted. I can't imagine why it was removed. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:45 AM:

" How much does this babysitter charge for her services????? THAT is what I'd like to know.

Let's pretend that the incense was to cover up diaper smell (wink). #1Diaper smell wouldn't be in the basement where the kids WEREN'T. #2Incense smells worse that diapers! Glade has these fancy dancy air fresheners you just lift the plastic top however far you want and the vanilla ones will kill that smell. Or the SUPER ODOR ones. #3Why did she leave the kids alone and go to the basement??? Why do kids need to "rest" at 9am??? "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:37 AM:

" Thanks, MyTwoCents...I did find it. What a cat and mouse...jeepers cats! LOL "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 29, 2008 11:35 AM:

" I removed my child from this provider. I personally witnessed no handwashing between children's diapers, using a big screen TV to keep them company, coming to the door at 7:30am still in pajama's. Numerous times she smelled like cigarette smoke when I pickedup my child. I want my child in a safe, structured environment and did not get this, so removed the child. "

Tinkerbell wrote on May 29, 2008 11:30 AM:

" My comment also disappeared, mmmmmmmmmm, whomever is removing comments must be a friend of this provider. My comment spoke of my experience with this person. No profanity, slander, racial, religious attacks. "

jeepers cats wrote on May 29, 2008 11:10 AM:

" A friend just called and said someone (BUCKETS) referred to my post about Houston County and other day care places that need to make sure are in compliance with the MN regulations. It is gone now...WHERE DID IT GO???

I want to see what Buckets wrote about me and my post. Did someone complain and have it removed??? WHO??? and what was so bad about it. Was I being trashed? WHo decides when a post is pulled? If someone has it, please re-post a copy of it so I can see it. Thanks "

KRKIKA wrote on May 29, 2008 11:05 AM:

" Unknown.....I know her & I wouldn't take anything to her to care for. Your lifestyle, morals & fate must be that of Buck's......open your eyes!! I can just about imagine what it was that she was trying to cover up with the burning incense. And to those who have commented they trust her & haven't found any other day care provider to help raise or care for your kids, all I can say is you obviously haven't looked too hard...she's the last person on earth that i'd take my child to. I'm not surprised at all on this, what does surprise me is, she's actually allowed to even apply for a license, the criteria must not be much. I feel sorry for the children that are actually taken there. "

Senior Advocate wrote on May 29, 2008 10:50 AM:

" How about waiting for the results of the investigation. If it is shown that there was an incese burner whether it caused the fire or not then this day care operation should be shut down permanently. This is not some minor, Oh I didn't realize I could not have an incence burner. This is plain common sense. "

mytwocents wrote on May 29, 2008 10:35 AM:

" Tribune...why do you delete off the comments already made? That's pretty lame. They are all interesting to read and if they "disappear", I'm guessing you can make them "re-appear" so they are left on here. Makes a person NOT want to use the website stories. Doy "

You can find yesterday's article and comments, just click on Most Commented. "

buckets wrote on May 29, 2008 10:07 AM:

" To unknown: You are correct in that I do not actually know this person or daycare...I am speaking generally of daycare rules and guidelines. Your infant must be the ONLY INFANT there because of the large amount of children. Many daycares are in violation in LaCrescent...particularly guilty of having children play in a separate downstairs area without the presence of any adult. DAYCARE PROVIDER MUST HAVE CHILDREN IN HER SIGHT AT ALL TIMES. These are your kids...it's a business and needs to follow the rules set up to PROTECT children. "

unknown wrote on May 29, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Do any of you have children that go to this daycare? I dont' think so. My 9 month old and 7 year old both go to this daycare and she is the most caring wonderful daycare provider I have met. I trust (and still trust) her to take care of my children and so do every other parent that takes and leaves there children there. It also didn't mention that she has helpers in the home which she had one upstairs with the children while she was in the basement. Know what your talking about before speaking on something. "

buckets wrote on May 29, 2008 9:30 AM:

" skolvikmom-A Minnesota provider is allowed to have 12 children and that CAN be a safe situation as long as she follows the guidelines as far as AGE. With a large group daycare such as that, the provider should only have ONE INFANT. Parent's: If you observe multiple infants at your large group daycare, the provider is in violation. If the kids are playing downstairs while the provider is upstairs, SHE IS IN VIOLATION. These are your children...pay attention! "

john doe wrote on May 29, 2008 8:59 AM:

" Insense burning in a day care? What!?!?! In a day care? She should be thrown in jail and have her own children taken away! Why on earth would you have a insense burner (or any significant heat source for the matter) in a home where you operate a child day care center? Thats one of the most irresponsible things I have ever heard. I'll take my kids somewhere else. "

buckets wrote on May 29, 2008 8:21 AM:

" Good point Jeepers.."lazy reporting"...when there is a daycare incident in Wisconsin will the Trib interview someone from Houston County regarding daycare licensing requirements in Minnesota...I think not. You call that reporting? "

pinky wrote on May 29, 2008 7:36 AM:

" Thanks for clearing up the #'s for me skolvikmom. "

skolvikmom wrote on May 29, 2008 7:18 AM:

" In MN you can have 12 children but in WI you can only have 8 even with two teachers. I think 12 is too many children to really give high quality care. Plus this home provider should never have been buring an incense in her home. There are no-flame buring candle warners that do the trick. Plus Nancy is correct--no flame buring things should be used in a home child care center. Yes the reporter was lazy and should of interviewed family resource center in MN rather than WI. This provider should be written up for using flame buring instruments in her child care center. "

pinky wrote on May 29, 2008 7:11 AM:

" I would like to know how ELEVEN children in a home daycare is o.k. "

Jeepers Cats wrote on May 29, 2008 12:50 AM:

" Tribune...why do you delete off the comments already made? That's pretty lame. They are all interesting to read and if they "disappear", I'm guessing you can make them "re-appear" so they are left on here. Makes a person NOT want to use the website stories. Doy "

Jeepers Cats wrote on May 29, 2008 12:48 AM:

" Jeepers Cats! What lazy reporting...you ask Nancy Meyers, director of child care services with Family Resources in La Crosse about a LA CRESCENT daycare? Sheesh! How about asking the Houston County licensor? We DO have one ya know. "


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