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Childcare and daycare in Wausau, WI

Wausau has 38 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Wausau ranks #12 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Wisconsin childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 38licensed centers and homes in Wausauon file in the state's licensing records
  • 1,584licensed seatsof 38 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 61%serve infantsof 38 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 86%open before 7 AMof 37 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 8%open after 6 PMof 37 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Wausau

Showing 1 to 38 of 38 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • WOODSON YMCA CAMP STURTEVANT

    2701 Northwestern Ave, 54403-8948

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    200
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • WAUSAU CHILD CARE WEST SIDE CTR

    505 N 28th Ave, 54401-4104

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    132
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BARRINGTON HEAD START CENTER

    616 Grant St, 54403-4740

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    108
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • ABC CHILD CARE LLC

    703 Flieth St, 54401-6041

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    106
    Hours
    4:45 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MOUNTAIN VIEW MONTESSORI

    1500 Merrill Ave, 54401-2590

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    105
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL

    512 Mcclellan St, 54403-4844

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    70
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • NEWMAN CATHOLIC ECC - ST. MICHAEL

    615 Stark St, 54403-3577

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    70
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WAUSAU

    1921 Wegner St, 54401-5260

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • KIDS UNLIMITED EARLY LEARNING CTR

    1707 E Wausau Ave, 54403-3137

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    33
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • ST MARKS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

    600 Stevens Dr, 54401-2977

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    32
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K

  • THE TRAIN STATION

    152111 Tulip Ln, 54401-5509

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    30
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • WCC-MAINE BEFORE-AFTER SCHOOL

    5901 N 44th Ave, 54401-9717

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    24
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 8:15 AM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • LITTLE LAMBS DAY CARE

    1300 Townline Rd, 54403-6584

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    20
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • WCC-RIB MT BEFORE-AFTER SCHOOL

    150801 Robin Ln, 54401-6751

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    19
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 8:20 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • WCC - THOMAS JEFFERSON

    500 W Randolph St, 54401-2501

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    18
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • ABC FAMILY DAYCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BUBBLES DAYCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BUMBLEBEE BABIES NURSERY

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • ITTY BITTIES DAYCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • JULIES FAMILY DAY CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KIDS KOUNTRY DAY CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • PEGGYS RAINBOW DAY CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • TINY TOES TODDLER CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    4:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • TRAPPE RIVER CHILD CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • WAMENGS DAY CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • HYSSOP ACRES

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MAKING MEMORIES DAYCARE

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MUNCHKIN MONKEY'S DAYCARE

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    4:30 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • PA CHIA M. LOR

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    4:30 AM to 8:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • REGINA JOHNSON

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

Paying for childcare in Wausau

Three programs can help Wausau families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Wausau", it counts Wausau centers and homes; where it says "Across Wisconsin", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Wausau

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Wausau?

Wausau has 38 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Wausau ranks #12 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

How do I check a Wisconsin daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Finder, Wisconsin's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Wisconsin?

For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, Wisconsin allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055). For 18–29 months it is 1:7. The full Wisconsin table is in the Wisconsin guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

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 · Wisconsin license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →