THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
WAUPACA, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI, 54981-9144
Phone920-505-8971
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity37
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI, 54981-9144, WAUPACA, WI 54981-9144
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk1/7/2026
Report - Change In Room Usage (251.04(3)(h))
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. Rule 251.04(3)(h) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/7/2026
Time Out - Time (251.07(2)(c)3.)
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. Rule 251.07(2)(c)3. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/7/2026
Time Out - Not Removed From Classroom (251.07(2)(c)5.)
A four-year-old child was removed from the classroom on several occasions as a response to behavior. Rule 251.07(2)(c)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/7/2026
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)
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. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/7/2026
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
The Mountain Classroom had three expired medical authorizations with medication. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk4/3/2025
Child Record - Enrollment Information (251.04(6)(a)1.)
One child was missing an enrollment form in her file - see checklist. Rule 251.04(6)(a)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/3/2025
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
One staff member did not have a physical in her file after 30 days of employment - see checklist. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/30/2024
Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement (251.04(6)(a)5.)
The two children that come off the bus in the afternoon did not have alternate releases on file. Rule 251.04(6)(a)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/30/2024
Staff Record - Physical Examination (251.05(2)(a)3.a.)
One staff member did not have her physical in her file after 30 days of employment - see checklist. Rule 251.05(2)(a)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/30/2024
Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers (251.06(9)(d)1.c.)
A thermometer was not in the freezer in the infant room. Rule 251.06(9)(d)1.c. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/30/2024
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
The medical logbooks were not reviewed once every 6 months. They were last done in March of 2024. Corrected during visit. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (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
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,569/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: WAUPACA
- Capacity: 37
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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