The Train Station
152111 TULIP LN, WAUSAU, WI 54401-5509Childery 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
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff D did not have a health report on file.
- Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training251.05(3)(b)
Staff H did not have verification of taking abuse head trauma training on file.
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff B and Staff H did not have documentation on file of completing child abuse and neglect training.
- Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document251.05(4)(a)
Staff H did not have completed staff orientation on file.
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Staff Record - Completed Background Check251.05(2)(a)2.
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001
Aug 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Record - Immunization History251.04(6)(a)6m.
Child 4 did not have an immunization history on file
- Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development251.09(1)(c)
Child 3, Child 4 and Child 6 did not have their intake under 2 forms updated every 3 months so there was no documentatio
Sep 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Record - Physical Examination251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Staff F and J do not documentation of a health report on file.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training251.05(3)(c)
Staff F does not have documentation of completion of CPR/AED training. Staff B and J have documentation of completion of
- Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training251.05(3)(cm)
Staff C, D, E, and F do not have documentation of current training in child abuse and neglect reporting.
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