Wausau Child Care West Side Ctr - Wausau WI Licensed Group Child Care

505 N 28Th Ave , WAUSAU WI 54401
(715) 848-1437

About the Provider

Description: Wausau Child Care provides a safe, welcoming environment for the very young. Our trained, professional staff will plan stimulating activities that foster early stages of development.

Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 5/27/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 620079
  • Capacity: 132
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 13 Year(s)
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2021-06-30 251.05(2)(a)2. Staff Record - Completed Background Check
Description: FBI fingerprint background check missing for 3 individual's
2020-07-31 251.06(11)(bm)3. Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition
Description: The toddler playground contained numerous plastic items that had broken or sharp edges.
2020-01-24 Licensing Orders Letter
2020-01-07 251.04(2)(m) Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children
Description: On 12/18/2019, Staff A gave Child 1, who is 3 years old and attends the Rainbow classroom, a glass of milk containing dairy resulting in an allergic reaction.
2019-08-01 Licensing Warning Letter
2019-07-25 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: Deteriorating paint was observed in the following areas of the center: *the large and small climbers in the upper playground *child size black benches - 2 in the upper and 2 in the lower playground *swing set in the infant playground *rocking chair in the infant room
2019-07-25 251.06(11)(b)5. Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
Description: The climber that is over 4 feet in height and located in the upper playground does not have 9 inches of fill under it as required.
2019-05-20 Licensing Warning Letter
2019-05-02 251.04(2)(a) Compliance With Laws
Description: Contrary to s.48.686(4m)(c), Wis. Stat., Staff A on the Staff and Child Identification Key was working at the center from April 15th to the 19th prior to the center receiving the preliminary background check eligibility determination.
2019-05-02 251.06(3)(a) Emergencies - Post & Practice Written Plans
Description: The center did not conduct a fire drill in January or March 2019.
2019-05-02 251.06(4)(j) Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance, Drills, Testing
Description: The center does not have documentation that the fire alarms and smoke detectors were tested in March 2019.
2019-05-02 251.04(6)(c)1. Medical Log - Requirements
Description: Medical log books in the Rainbow B, Moonbeam B, and Galaxy classrooms were not numbered to the end of the book.
2019-05-02 251.07(6)(j)9. Reviewing Injury Records
Description: Medical log books for the Shining Stars and Rainbow A classrooms were due to be reviewed in March 2019. The medical log book for the Moonbeam A classroom was due to be reviewed by April 18, 2019.
2019-03-18 Licensing Orders Letter
2019-03-06 251.05(3)(c) Close Supervision Of Children
Description: - Child 1, who is 2 years old and in the Rainbow A classroom, was able to get on the elevator and was out of sight and sound supervision of a teacher while he rode the elevator from the gym to the second floor of the center. -Child 2, who is 2 years old and has a known milk allergy, was over by the cubbies in the Rainbow A classroom and went into another child's bag, removed a cup containing a smoothie made with milk, and drank from the cup before Staff A saw what she was doing and took the cup away from her. Child 2 exhibited symptoms of an allergic reaction, including vomiting.

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