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The Lakes Children's Center

Waupaca, WI · Waupaca County
153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 54981
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Quick Facts

Capacity
39 children
Age Range
8 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. After School Care provided.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
Not Rated

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Contact Information

📞 (920) 505-8971
153 County Road Qq
Waupaca, WI 54981
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
2006698
License Issued
Nov 9, 2023
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing

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About the Provider

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THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER is a LICENSED GROUP in Waupaca WI, with a maximum capacity of 39 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 8 wks - 7 yrs 11 mo. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM-05:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM-05:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM-05:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM-05:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM-05:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-01-07 See Violations below Licensing
2026-01-07 The Department received an email on 12/23/2025 stating a sink was installed and requested the room be measured for a new classroom. When the licensing specialist made an unannounced visit on 01/07/2026, the classroom was already in use. Violation
Description: 251.04(3)(h) — Report - Change In Room Usage
2026-01-07 A four-year-old child was placed in a time out exceeding 3 minutes. During the investigation, staff confirmed the child was out of the classroom for at least 5 minutes on numerous occasions. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(c)3. — Time Out - Time
2026-01-07 A four-year-old child was removed from the classroom on several occasions as a response to behavior. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(c)5. — Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom
2026-01-07 On December 16, 2025, a child care worker used prohibited actions that are cruel, aversive and frightening when the worker threatened a four-year-old child and sprayed the child's face with water in response to the child screaming. Violation
Description: 251.07(2)(e)5. — Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions
2026-01-07 The Mountain Classroom had three expired medical authorizations with medication. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)6. — Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
2025-04-03 See Violations below Licensing
2025-04-03 One child was missing an enrollment form in her file - see checklist. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)1. — Child Record - Enrollment Information
2025-04-03 One staff member did not have a physical in her file after 30 days of employment - see checklist. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
2024-09-30 See Violations below Licensing
2024-09-30 The two children that come off the bus in the afternoon did not have alternate releases on file. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)5. — Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
2024-09-30 One staff member did not have her physical in her file after 30 days of employment - see checklist. Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)3.a. — Staff Record - Physical Examination
2024-09-30 A thermometer was not in the freezer in the infant room. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
2024-09-30 The medical logbooks were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last done in March of 2024. Corrected during visit. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
2024-04-15 No Violations found *** Licensing

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