1 / 5THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
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153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 54981-9144
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Licensed for
- 39 children
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
The public record
- License number
- 0000591580-001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- LICENSED GROUP
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
- Address
- 153 County Road Qq, Waupaca, WI 54981-9144
- County
- Waupaca County
- Phone
- +19205058971
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 9, 2023
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Early Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 16 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
The Lakes Childcare Center is so much more than just a childcare center—it truly feels like home for both our children and our family. They don’t simply watch my kids; they help them grow, learn, and thrive. The skills they teach, the love they give, and the patience they show are unmatched. I’ve worked in and seen other childcare facilities, and The Lakes is something completely different—an entirely higher standard of care. What truly sets it apart is the incredible staff. The people who work there are genuinely some of the most amazing individuals you will ever meet, and the care they provide comes straight from the heart. Our family would truly be lost without them. It takes a village to raise a child, and we are beyond grateful that The Lakes Childcare Center is such an important part of ours.
Nichole WilliamsJan 19, 2026We LOVE The Lakes! They are all so passionate about childcare and truly care for your child like their own. They offer so many fun activities for the littles and are very good and communicating with parents. We are so happy to be at The Lakes and thankful for their great staff!
sara henesAug 11, 2025Our 3 and 1 year old go to The Lakes and we absolutely love it! Soon our littlest baby will be going as well and I feel so comforted knowing he will be in great hands. All of the teachers are so wonderful and really care for the children! I can’t imagine sending my children to any other daycare.
MacKenzie FryeMay 9, 2025We absolutely love having our children go to The Lakes. The genuine care and interaction that the teachers and directors put into the children is above and beyond. We love knowing that our children are outside and getting fresh air and learning based on their interests as well as eating healthy food and getting to create wonderful friendships. Beyond thankful for this place and the experiences they provide for our kiddos.
Jena VonFeldtJan 2, 2025My son has been attending the Lakes since June 2024. From the very beginning, the teachers have been kind, caring, and patient. He loves going and lights up as soon as we get out of the car to go in. They spend lots of time outside each day, and usually do some arts and crafts every week. They keep in communication with parents through the day, which is reassuring and helpful. We have a close knit community of parents and teachers who support each other. I can't imagine my kid going anywhere else.
Jessica LarsenDec 22, 2024Our 3 year old son currently attends The Lakes and our 6 year old attended during the summer. We cannot sing the praises of The Lakes enough. From the moment we toured the center (before it was even open and finished) we knew we had found the right place for our boys. The directors are kind, caring, and lead with such thoughtfulness and grace. Each teacher interacts with the children with love and patience. On a typical day, our son participates in sensory play, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. We receive updates and pictures throughout the day and the teachers are fantastic about communicating. We feel so at ease sending our son to The Lakes each day, knowing he is being well cared for. And he is happy to be there. The Lakes is such a blessing to our family. We cannot recommend this center enough. If you are searching for childcare, I urge you to look no further!
Catherine AcevedoDec 9, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER
Is THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER a licensed child care provider in Wisconsin?
- THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER holds Wisconsin licence 0000591580-001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families in Waupaca County, licensed since 2023-11-09. Confirm current standing on the state's provider search at childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov before enrolling.
What is THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER's YoungStar rating?
- The directory shows no YoungStar rating for THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER. YoungStar participation is not universal, so a provider without one has not been rated rather than been rated badly, and it is licensed and regulated either way.
What are THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER's hours?
- The state directory lists 07:00 AM-05:00 PM, Jan-Dec, full time. Wisconsin records the daily window but not which days it applies to, and hours change without the licence record changing, so call ahead.
What ages does THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER take?
- The licence covers 8 weeks to 7 years 11 months. That is the span Wisconsin licenses the provider for, not a list of the rooms it runs, so ask which age groups it is actually staffing.
Does this page show inspection results for THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER?
- No. Wisconsin publishes licensing violations for each provider, and none of them are included here, so nothing on this page reflects THE LAKES CHILDREN'S CENTER's inspection history either way. Read the violation record on the state's provider search at childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov.