Little Scholars Preschool - Wausau WI Licensed Group Child Care

512 Mcclellan St , WAUSAU WI 54403
(715) 845-8389

About the Provider

Description: Little Scholars Preschool is a full-service childcare facility operating in beautiful
downtown Wausau, WI, for more than 20 years.
We're open M-F 6:30 am to 6 pm throughout the year.
We serve children ages 2-5 during the school year and 2-9 during school off days
and during the summer.
All enrolled children ages 2-5 participate in our preschool program year-round.
We are a 4K community outreach site for the Wausau School District. Our program is open to all through Wisconsin DPI's generous Open Enrollment program.
Our teachers are warm, loving and very well-trained.
A nutritious lunch and two snacks are prepared and served on site.
Full-time, part-time and flexible schedules are available, all at our very reasonable rates.

Additional Information: 3 stars. Initial License Date: 5/27/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1004340
  • Capacity: 65
  • Age Range: 2 Year(s) - 10 Year(s)
  • YoungStar Rating: 3
  • 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
2020-03-13 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-09-16 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description: Per record review, Staff C and F have not completed biennial CAN training.
2019-09-16 251.05(1)(b) Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training
Description: Per record review, Staff D does not have documentation on file of completion of SBS training.
2019-09-16 251.04(5)(a)5. Staff File - Registry Certificate, Educational Qualifications
Description: Per record review, Staff G does not have a Registry Certificate on file.
2019-09-16 251.04(5)(a)1. Staff File - Staff Record Information
Description: Per record review, Staff D does not have documentation on file of required employee information.
2019-09-16 251.05(1)(L)1.a. Staff Health Examination - Illness
Description: Per record review, Staff D does not have documentation on file of completion of a TB test.
2019-09-16 251.05(1)(L)1. Staff Health Examination - Requirements
Description: Per record review, Staff D does not have documentation on file of completion of a health exam.
2019-09-16 251.07(6)(i)1. Washing Child's Hands & Face
Description: Per observation, none of the children in the 4K classroom washed their hands or face after lunch.
2019-04-02 Licensing No violations found ***
2018-11-07 251.07(6)(k)2. Health Examination - Children Over Age 2
Description: On the Child Record Checklist, child 5 and 9 do not have documentation of the required follow-up health exam every 2 years.
2018-08-09 Licensing No violations found ***
2018-06-12 251.07(6)(i)6. Hand Washing Outdoors & On Field Trips
Description: A child had his nose wiped by a staff member while on the playground and until the licensor asked, the staff did not use a wet wipe afterward on her or the child's hands. After children in the 4K and school age group went back inside from the playground, lunch was being served and they were getting ready to sit down at the tables. When asked if they had washed their hands, staff indicated they had their hands wiped with a wet wipe when they came inside. After discussion of the rule, staff sent the children to wash with soap and water.
2018-06-12 251.09(4)(a)3. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Description: The diaper changing mat in the 2 year old classroom has a tear in it, and is therefore not an easily cleanable surface.
2018-06-12 251.06(11)(b)2. Outdoor Play Space Calculation- Children Age 2 & Above
Description: The outdoor play space is licensed for 32 children and there were 34 children playing in the area during the visit. When asked, staff were not aware of the number of children the playground is licensed for and stated at times all the classrooms are on the playground, which would put the playground over capacity.
2018-06-12 251.06(2)(a) Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
Description: Wood on the step stool in the 3 year year old classroom is chipping/peeling. The surface of a table in the 2 year old classroom is peeling.

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