LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL
WAUSAU, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address512 Mcclellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403-4844
Phone715-845-8389
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Capacity70
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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512 Mcclellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403-4844, WAUSAU, WI 54403-4844
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2025
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk6/2/2025
Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))
Child 1 whereabouts were unknown on 5-12-25 and that incident was not reported to licensing. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/2/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Per review of staff and child attendance records for 5-12-25, Staff A and Staff B did not document the hours worked that accurately reflected when staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Staff did not sign into ratio until 11:20AM but children were signed into care starting at 7:10AM Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/2/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Per review of video surveillance on 5-12-25, Staff A did not provide sight and supervision to Child 1 as he was left alone in the classroom for almost 3 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk6/2/2025
Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children (251.055(1)(b))
Per observation and interview with Staff B, she left a group of children unsupervised while a group of children were having karate lessons in the basement of the building. Rule 251.055(1)(b) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/2/2025
Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))
Per interview and video surveillance, on 5-12-25, Staff A did not adhere to the center's child tracking procedure when the group transitioned outdoors resulting in Child 1 being left in the classroom. Staff were unaware the child was not accounted for until returned to the group by a different teacher. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/29/2025
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked (251.05(2)(a)6.)
Per review of sign in sheets in Classroom 4, staff were not accurately documenting when they were working in ratio. There were staff signed in who were not present in the classroom. Rule 251.05(2)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - High risk1/29/2025
Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))
Per observation, Staff A left Classroom 4 and went into Classroom 5 leaving 24 children unsupervised. Staff in Classroom 5 were talking and not actively providing supervision to a group of 22 children. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/29/2025
Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio (251.055(2)(c))
Per observation, Staff A was supervising 24 children between the ages of 2 years and 4 years in Classroom 4 when two staff were required to meet ratio. Rule 251.055(2)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/29/2025
Indoor Space - Square Footage Per Child (251.06(7)(a))
Per observation, classroom 4 exceeded the allowable number of children when 24 children were present in the classroom. The capacity of the classroom is 22. Rule 251.06(7)(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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$778/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: 70
- Type: LICENSED GROUP
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