LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL

WAUSAU, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$778/mo

Contact information

Address512 Mcclellan St, Wausau, WI, 54403-4844

CityWAUSAU, 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

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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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