Montessori School of Wausau
1921 WEGNER ST, WAUSAU, WI 54401-5260Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (4). Of 22 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 on the Child ID key did not have an immunization record on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A, Staff B, and Staff C did not have an updated CPR certificate on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C did not have an updated child abuse and neglect training certificate on file.
- Continuing Education - Documentation Of 12 Month Period251.05(4)(c)9.
Staff A and Staff B did not have documentation on file showing that they completed 15 hours of continuing education in 2
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Record - Health History251.04(6)(a)6.
Child 7 did not have health history information on file.
May 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation on file of completion of child abuse and neglect reporting training.
- Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills251.06(3)(b)4.
There was no documentation that a fire drill or tornado drill were completed in April 2025.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The Medical Log book has not been reviewed every six months as required. Last review was in July 2024.
- Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises251.07(6)(f)6.
There were medications at the center that were expired and ones that did not have current authorizations for use.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002
Dec 5, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B does not have documentation on file of a completed health exam.
- Staff Record - Orientation251.05(2)(a)8.
Staff B does not have documentation of completion of orientation.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of completion of child abuse and neglect reporting training.
- Food Storage - Distance Above Floor251.06(9)(d)2.b.
A box of Ritz crackers was being stored directly on the floor in the kitchen.
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Staff are sanitizing eating surfaces/tables with a product that is not an approved sanitizer for food grade surfaces.
Jul 25, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff A does not have documentation of completion of child abuse and neglect reporting.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Neither climber has the required 9" of loose fill under the areas that are 4' or higher.
- Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children251.06(2)(d)
Two cans of stain were sitting in the hallway outside of the classrooms and in front of the kitchen area within reach of
- Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair251.06(2)(gm)
There are two holes on one side of the storage shed located in the outdoor play space that have jagged edges. The spide
- Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized251.07(5)(b)5.
Per interview of staff, tables were not washed and sanitized prior to setting up snack.
- Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records251.07(6)(dm)4.
The Medical Log book has not been reviewed every six months as required. Last reviews were June 2023 and August 2022.
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