PARKSIDE PRESCHOOL CENTER
MERRILL, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address207 E 1st St, Merrill, WI, 54452-2305
Phone715-536-7716
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity51
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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207 E 1st St, Merrill, WI, 54452-2305, MERRILL, WI 54452-2305
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/9/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk1/9/2026
Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions (251.07(2)(e)5.)
Posted on the wall in the Preschool Classroom is a behavior traffic light system with children's pictures to track behavior. Per staff interview, children cry when they are moved down in color. Rule 251.07(2)(e)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk6/20/2025
Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces (251.06(11)(b)5.)
The energy-absorbing surface below the climber did not meet the required depth of nine inches of loose fill in a fall radius of four feet. Rule 251.06(11)(b)5. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/20/2025
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises (251.07(6)(f)6.)
One medication on premises contained an expired parent authorization to administer. Rule 251.07(6)(f)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low risk11/20/2024
Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize (251.06(9)(b)1.)
Center staff have not been mixing the sanitizing solution per the label instructions. Rule 251.06(9)(b)1. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk11/20/2024
Food Storage - Dry Food (251.06(9)(d)2.a.)
Dry cereal was not stored in a zip type closure bag or food grade container. Rule 251.06(9)(d)2.a. (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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- 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
$973/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: MERRILL
- Capacity: 51
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
What parents actually pay
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