THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
Licensed for 37 children from 2 months to 7 years 11 months.
153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI, 54981-9144
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER is a licensed group child care center in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Capacity
37
Ages
8 weeks to 7 years, 11 months
Hours
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
License & details for THE LAKES CHILDREN'S 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 Waupaca
| Measure | This center | Typical in Waupaca |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 37 children | 37 children |
| Youngest age served | 2 months | 2 months |
Waupaca has 5 licensed centers. THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER is one of 3 that take infants.
Where THE LAKES CHILDREN'S 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 THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
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Questions parents ask about THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
What ages does THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER serve?
THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER is licensed to care for children from 2 months to 7 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: 8 weeks to 7 years, 11 months.
How many children is THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 37 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Wisconsin record lists THE LAKES CHILDREN'S 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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