WAUSAU CHILD CARE WEST SIDE CTR
WAUSAU, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address505 N 28th Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401-4104
Phone715-848-1436
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity132
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium4
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Location
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505 N 28th Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401-4104, WAUSAU, WI 54401-4104
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/3/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/3/2026
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
Per Self Report, without classroom staff knowledge, Child A left the classroom to use the bathroom. The child's whereabouts were unknown for approximately 5-10 seconds. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk8/21/2025
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)
Per interview of staff, Staff A has been counting down time while children are in the bathroom. She has given children 20-30 seconds to use the bathroom. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/29/2025
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)
Staff A sprayed a child with a bottle that contained soap and water solution. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/10/2024
Meal Prep Personnel - Orientation (251.05(3)(gr)2.)
Staff A and B do not have documentation of completion of orientation. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,290/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WAUSAU
- Capacity: 132
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
What parents actually pay
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