Hyssop Acres
613 E BRIDGE ST, WAUSAU, WI 54403-3567Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Wisconsin's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Wisconsin caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Prior To A Child's First Day Of Attendance For Any Child In202.08(12)(f)1-4
1. The Parents' Home And Work Phone Numbers.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Plastic packaging labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to child in the bathroom used by child
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operators current written plan for taking appropriate action in the even of an emergency does not include a flood or
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Certified Child Care Operator Shall Keep Current And Ac202.08(5)(i)
Current and accurate written records of the daily hours of attendance of each child were not maintained as during a revi
Jul 30, 202511 Findings11 Important
- All Exits Shall Be Clear Of Obstruction.202.08(2)(a)1.
The exit to the back of the home was obstructed with plastic bins stacked in the hallway.
- The Indoor And Outdoor Areas Of The Home Shall Be Free Of Ha202.08(2)(c)
Indoor and outdoor hazards were identified in areas used for care, including items labeled keep out of reach of children
- The Premises Shall Have No Flaking, Chipping, Peeling, Or De202.08(2)(L)
Chipping paint was observed on a clothes line pole in the outdoor play space as well as deteriorating paint on the bathr
- Pets In The Home Shall Be Tolerant Of Children And Vaccinate202.08(2)(m)1.
The provider did not have a current certificate of rabies vaccination for two pets documented in the home, nor for a thi
- For Each Child Under 2 Years Of Age, A Report Of A Physical202.08(4)(a)1.
Three enrolled children under the age of 2yrs of age did not have a follow up health examination at least once every 6 m
- A Child Care Provider Shall Wash His Or Her Hands With Soap202.08(4)(g)
During the visit, the provider failed to wash their hands with soap and warm running water after diapering a child.
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan For Taking Appropriate202.08(4m)(a)1.
The operator's written plan does not include taking appropriate action in the even of an allergic reaction.
- An Operator's Emergency Plan Shall Include Procedures For Al202.08(4m)(a)1.a-c
B. Communication And Reunification With Families.
- The Emergency Plan Under Subd. 1. Shall Be Reviewed Periodi202.08(4m)(a)2.
The emergency plan was not reviewed or practiced as specific in the plan as it still reflected practices for a previous
- An Operator Shall Have A Written Plan To Prevent And Respond202.08(4m)(b)
The operator did not have a written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies.
- The Home Shall Have A List Of Emergency Numbers Posted In A202.08(4m)(d)2.
During the visit, the provider was unable to locate a list of required emergency numbers that she had indicated were pre
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Certified Child Care Operator Shall Comply With All Laws202.08(1m)(a)4.
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