Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Wausau, WI

Wausau, Wisconsin is served by 36 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Child Care Centers14View directory
Family Child Care Homes18View directory
Group Child Care Homes6View directory
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs1View directory
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Child Care Centers in Wausau

14 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Abc Child Care Llc Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 106 Child Care Center Kids Unlimited Early Learning Center Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 33 Child Care Center Montessori School Of Wausau Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Mountain View Montessori Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Newman Catholic Ecc - St. Michael Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 70 Child Care Center The Train Station Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Wausau Child Care West Side Ctr Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 132 Child Care Center Wausau Child Care-Franklin St Ctr Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Wcc-Maine Before-After School Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Wcc-Rib Mt Before-After School Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Wcc-Riverview Before-After School Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Wcc-South Mtn Before-After School Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Wcc-Stettin Before-After School Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Woodson Ymca Child Development Ctr Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 200

Family Child Care Homes in Wausau

18 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Abc Family Daycare Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Bubbles Daycare Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Hyssop Acres Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Itty Bitties Daycare Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Julies Family Day Care Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kids Kountry Day Care Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Smiles Childcare Llc Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Making Memories Daycare Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Munchkin Monkey's Daycare Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Pa Chia M. Lor Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Peggys Rainbow Day Care Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Peggys Rainbow Day Care Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Regina Johnson Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home The Adventure Club Child Care Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Tiny Toes Toddler Care Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Trappe River Child Care Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home True Believers Daycare Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Wamengs Day Care Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Wausau

6 licensed group child care homess are listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Barrington Head Start Center Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 108 Group Child Care Home Camp in the Gardens - Sprouts Garden Preschool Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 60 Group Child Care Home Kids Unlimited Early Learning CTR Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 33 Group Child Care Home Little Lambs Day Care Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 20 Group Child Care Home Mountain View Montessori Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 105 Group Child Care Home WCC - Thomas Jefferson Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 18

Preschools in Wausau

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Bumblebee Babies Nursery Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 8 Preschool Camp In The Gardens - Sprouts Garden Preschool Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 70 Preschool Little Scholars Preschool Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 70 Preschool St Marks Lutheran Preschool Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 48

Head Start Programs in Wausau

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Barrington Head Start Center Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 108 Head Start Program Barrington Head Start Center & Administrative Offices Wausau, WI 54401 Capacity 108
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School-Age Programs in Wausau

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Wausau. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Woodson Ymca Camp Sturtevant Wausau, WI 54403 Capacity 200

ZIP codes in Wausau

ZIP 54401Care providersZIP 54403Care providers
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How to pick care in Wausau

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Wausau, WI, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Marathon County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wausau, WI have?
Based on current licensing data, Wausau is home to 36 state-licensed providers: 14 child care centers, 18 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Wausau facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Wausau to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Wausau licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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