Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Rusk County

Rusk County, Wisconsin is home to 4 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Bruce, WI 2 providers Ladysmith, WI 7 providers Tony, WI 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Rusk County

2 providers in Rusk County: Bruce, Ladysmith

Child Care Center Carlton Child Care Bruce, WI 54819 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Tender Learning Center Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 65

Family Child Care Homes in Rusk County

1 provider in Rusk County: Ladysmith

Family Child Care Home Kids First Child Care Center Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Rusk County

4 providers in Rusk County: Tony, Ladysmith

Group Child Care Home Flambeau Head Start Tony, WI 54563 Capacity 13 Group Child Care Home Ladysmith Head Start Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 17 Group Child Care Home St John's Christian Preschool Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 16 Group Child Care Home Tender Learning Center Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 65

Preschools in Rusk County

1 provider in Rusk County: Ladysmith

Preschool St John's Christian Preschool Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 16

Head Start Programs in Rusk County

2 providers in Rusk County: Bruce, Ladysmith

Head Start Program Carlton Child Care LLC Bruce, WI 54819 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Ladysmith Head Start Ladysmith, WI 54848 Capacity 25

Choosing care in Rusk County

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 Rusk County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Rusk County have?

According to current licensing data, Rusk County, Wisconsin has 4 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Rusk County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Bruce, Ladysmith, Tony have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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