BARABOO HEAD START CENTER
Licensed for 56 children from infancy to 6 years 11 months.
1531 Lake St, Baraboo, WI, 53913-3079
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
BARABOO HEAD START CENTER is a licensed group child care center in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Capacity
56
Ages
birth to 6 years, 11 months
Hours
06:45 AM - 06:00 PM
License & details for BARABOO HEAD START CENTER
- Facility type
- Licensed group child care center
- A facility where a person provides care and supervision for 13 or more children who are not related to the provider, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.03, WI Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED GROUP
- License status
- licensed
How it compares in Baraboo
| Measure | This center | Typical in Baraboo |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 children | 50 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 1 month |
Baraboo has 9 licensed centers. BARABOO HEAD START CENTER is one of 8 that take infants.
Where BARABOO HEAD START CENTER is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Wisconsin
Wisconsin sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–17 months
- 1:4
- 18–29 months
- 1:7
- 30–35 months
- 1:8
- 3 years
- 1:10
- 4 years
- 1:13
Rule: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (opens in a new tab) is Wisconsin’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for BARABOO HEAD START CENTER
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Questions parents ask about BARABOO HEAD START CENTER
What ages does BARABOO HEAD START CENTER serve?
BARABOO HEAD START CENTER is licensed to care for children from infancy to 6 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: birth to 6 years, 11 months.
How many children is BARABOO HEAD START CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 56 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is BARABOO HEAD START CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Wisconsin record lists BARABOO HEAD START CENTER's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Finder (Wisconsin) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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