Mountain View Montessori
1500 MERRILL AVE SUITE 100, WAUSAU, WI 54401-2590Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 5
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a YoungStar rating of 3 Star. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- YoungStar 3 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 on Staff/Child ID Key did not have an immunization record on file.
- Staff Record - Personal Information251.05(2)(a)1.
Staff C did not have a Staff Record form on file.
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff B and Staff C did not have a Health Report on file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff E did not have documentation on file that Abusive Head Trauma training was completed.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff A, Staff B and Staff C did not have a current CPR training certificate on file.
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Continuation License - Application Materials Submission251.11(4)(b)
At least 30 days before the continuation review of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the dep
Nov 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 1 did not have a current health report on file.
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
The center does not have a loose energy absorbing surface in the depth of 9 inches under or within 4 feet around the cl
Apr 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces251.06(11)(b)5.
Center does not have a loose energy absorbing surface in a depth of 9" under the climber.
- Adult Handwashing251.07(6)(i)2.
Per observation, a teacher in Nest 1 room did not wash her hands after completing a diaper change.
- Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection251.09(4)(a)3.
Per observation, a teacher in Nest 1 did not clean and disinfect a diaper changing table after changing a diaper.
Nov 7, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 1 on the second page of the Child Record Checklist does not have documentation of an immunization record.
- Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2251.04(6)(a)8.a.
Child 2 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist does not have documentation of a current health report. Child 1 on page
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 3 on page 1 of the Child Record Checklist and Child 1 and 2 on page 2 of the Child Record Checklist do not have do
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