Wausau Child Care, Inc. strives to offer high-quality childcare services which are supportive and sensitive to parent/family needs and diversity:
– To implement practices based on a thorough knowledge of child development
– To assist staff in their professional development
– To foster relationships based on trust, respect and genuine concern
Our service depends on an educated, well-trained and experienced staff of child care professionals. Our programs reflect our genuine desire and commitment to providing care which significantly exceeds minimum requirements, while responding to the needs of parents, employers and of the organizations in the greater Wausau area.
How do teachers communicate with parents?
Parents receive a monthly newsletter that includes center events, important dates, and community opportunities. Our teachers complete a daily sheet for each child that describes activities, meals,developmental goals and progress, and other information that is needed for the parents. Our teachers use the”Remind” application for parents to receive instant photos and information on their child.
What is an example of the food served to children at your center during a given day:
Breakfast Example: Blueberry Parfait (Yogurt, Blueberries, Homemade Granola) Alternate:Dairy-free Yogurt
Lunch Example: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on WG Bread w/ Mayo (Alternate: Dairy-free Cheese), Fresh Carrot Sticks w/ Dill Dip (Under 2: Steamed Carrots), Fresh Apple Slices (Under 1: Applesauce)
Snack Example: Ritz Crackers w/ Taco Dip
1% or skim, unflavored milk is served to children ages 2 and older. Whole, unflavored milk is served to 1 year olds.
Wausau Child Care’s Menu Meets CACFP Program Requirements.
What is your recess policy?
When the outside temperature is above 90 degrees including heat index or below 0 degrees (20 degrees for children under 2 years old), including wind chill, we do not take the children outdoors. Children have the opportunity to play in the shade.
How many field trips do children at your center take per year?
Three and Four year-olds: 4-5 per year
Field trips are offered as a part of the educational programs at Wausau Child Care. Examples of field trips are, picnic at a local park, neighborhood walks, Marathon County Fair, pumpkin patch, etc.
What is a sample schedule for children at your center?
Classroom Schedule for Infants:
5:30-7:30 Greet Parents/Children/Bottles as needed /Diaper Changes as needed
7:40-7:45 Wash Hands for Breakfast/Older Infants
7:45-8:15 Breakfast Older Infants/Younger Infants Free Play
8:15-10:00 Naptime (Younger Infants) Floor Time/Story/Featured Activity/Project for Non-Napping
Music & Movement for all children
Infants/Diapers/Bottles as needed
10:00-10:40 Diaper Changes/Bottles/Outside or Large Motor
10:40-10:45 Wash Hands
10:45-11:15 Lunch Older Infants/Younger Infants Free Play
11:15-12:00 Diaper Changes/Bottles as needed
12:00-1:30 Naptime/Story/Featured Activity/Floor Time for Non-Nappers
1:30-1:40 Infants Changed Upon Waking
1:40-1:45 Wash Hands for Snack
1:45-2:15 Snack Time/Bottles as needed
2:15-2:30 Project time for any infants napping during first project time
2:30-3:00 Diaper Changes
3:00-3:30 Outside Time/Small Motor
3:30-6:00 Children Depart/Diaper Changes/Bottles as needed/Free Play/Classrooms Combine
*Classroom schedule may change daily due to working around individualized schedules
Classroom Schedule for Toddlers:
5:30-7:00 Arrival/ Morning Greetings/Free Play
7:00-7:30 Books/Puzzles
7:30-7:45 Breakfast Transition
7:45-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-8:45 Diapering/Small Motor
8:45-9:15 Circle Time/Art Project/Music & Movement
9:15-10:00 Outside Play
10:00-10:30 Diapering/Free Play
10:30-10:45 Lunch Transition
10:45-11:15 Lunch
11:15-1:30 Naptime
1:30-1:45 Diapering/Snack Transition
1:45-2:15 Snack Time
2:15-2:30 Music & Movement
2:30-3:00 Large Motor Activity
3:00-3:45 Outside Play
3:45-6:00 Diapering/Free Play/Classrooms Combine/5:00 PM Snack/Children Depart
Classroom Schedule for Two Year-Olds:
5:30-7:15 Arrival/Morning Greetings/Free Choice
7:15-7:30 Books/Puzzles
7:30-7:45 Transition to Breakfast (Bathroom/Hand Washing)
7:45-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-9:00 Free Choice
9:00-9:15 Circle Time
9:15-9:30 Music & Movement/Large Motor Activities
9:30-10:30 Outside Time (15 Min. Teacher Lead Based Activity)
10:30-10:45 Transition to Lunch (Bathroom/Hand Washing)
10:45-11:15 Lunch
11:15-11:30 Transition to Rest Time (Brush Teeth/Bathroom/Hand Washing)
11:30-1:30 Rest Time
1:30-1:45 Transition to Snack (Bathroom/Hand Washing)
1:45-2:15 Snack
2:15-2:30 Art Table/Small Motor Activities
2:30-3:30 Outside Time (15 Min. Teacher Lead Based Activity)
3:30-3:45 Bathroom/Hand Washing
3:45-4:30 Choice Time/Small Groups
4:30-4:45 Bathroom/Hand Washing
4:45-5:15 PM Snack
5:15-6:00 Teachers Choice/Children Depart
*Small physical activity will be done during transitions which will relate to the weekly theme; ex: hopping, crawling, singing or clapping.
Classroom Schedule for Three Year-Olds:
Free Choice: 5:30 – 6:25
Transition to AM Snack (Bathrooms/Hand Washing): 6:25 – 6:30
Morning Snack: 6:30 – 6:50
Teacher’s Choice: 6:50 – 7:30
(15 Min. Teacher Lead Based Activity) Outdoor Play: 7:30 – 8:15
Transition to Breakfast (Bathrooms/Hand Washing): 8:15 – 8:20
Breakfast: 8:20 – 8:50
Group Time: 8:50 – 9:15
Discovery Time/Tooth Brushing: 9:15 – 10:15
Bathrooms/Hand Washing: 10:15 – 10:20
Music & Movement: 10:20-10:35
Outdoor Play: 10:35 – 11:15
Transition to Lunch (Bathrooms/Hand Washing): 11:15 – 11:20
Lunch: 11:20 – 11:50
Story Time: 11:50 – 12:15
Rest Time: 12:15 – 2:15
Bathrooms/Hand Washing: 2:15 – 2:20
Afternoon Snack: 2:20 – 2:50
(15 Min. Teacher Lead Based Activity) Outdoor Play: 2:50 – 3:50
Free Choice: 3:50 – Pick Up
*Small physical activity will be done during transitions which will relate to the weekly theme; ex: hopping, crawling, singing or clapping.
Classroom Schedule for Four and Five Year-Olds:
5:30-6:25 Arrival/Free Choice
6:25-6:30 Bathroom/Hand Washing
6:30-6:50 Morning Snack
6:50-7:30 Teacher’s Choice
7:30-8:00 Bucket Play/Outside
8:00-8:15 Bathroom/Hand Washing
8:15-8:45 Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Morning Group
9:00-10:15 Center Time/Small Group Activities
(Includes Toothbrushing & Bathrooming)
10:15-11:00 Outside Time
11:00-11:15 Bathroom/Handwashing
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:20 Nap
12:20-12:30 Bathroom/Handwashing
12:30-3:10 Wausau/DC Everest 4K Program
3:10-3:15 Bathroom/Handwashing
3:15-3:45 Snack
3:45-4:45 Teacher’s Choice/Outside
4:45-4:50: Bathroom/Hand Washing
4:50-5:15 Afternoon Snack
5:15-6:00 Combine Groups for Departure/Teacher’s Choice
*Small physical activity will be done during transitions which will relate to the weekly theme; ex: hopping, crawling, singing or clapping.
Additional Information:
Wausau Child Care began providing care for children in 1968 with 13 children. Today, Wausau Child Care has three facilities caring for our Infant/Toddler and Preschool Programs plus 11 School Age Program locations caring for your elementary school aged children conveniently located in 11 elementary schools in the Wausau School District. Our licensed capacity is over 600 children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Our teaching staff is trained in Early Childhood Education. In addition, our teachers undergo training in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Prevention. Once a year teachers attend Child Abuse & Neglect training and every two years their CPR and Pediatric First Aid training is renewed. Continuing their education in childcare techniques, procedures and training is a requirement for membership in The Registry, Wisconsin’s recognition system for the Childhood Care and Education Profession. The Registry acknowledges and highlights the training, experience and professionalism that is vital to quality child care. The Registry awards a certificate verifying that individuals have met all State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services entry level and continuing education requirements. Wausau Child Care teachers are all members of The Registry.