Best Daycare Centers in Eau Claire, WI
Compare 33 daycare centers in Eau Claire. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin at a glance
- Daycares
- 33
- Avg rating
- 4.41/5
- Parent reviews
- 161
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Eau Claire has 33 licensed daycares with 161 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 54703 (avg 4.53 stars), while 54701 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eau Claire
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Ymca - St James Sacc4.64 score4.8(20)
2502 11th St, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
The reviews provided appear to be for St. James Catholic Church rather than the YMCA - ST JAMES SACC daycare center. These reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, priest (Father Tom), music, and online streaming services.
Welcoming and friendly communityquality music programsengaging priestonline mass access - 2Children'S House Montessori Sch4.58 score4.8(13)
415 E Lake St, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for exceptional staff care, strong communication with families, and quality Montessori curriculum. Reviews highlight teachers who genuinely care about children's development and individual needs, with families reporting positive transitions, skill growth, and long-term satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Caring and wonderful staffexcellent communication with parents (updatesphotos)individualized approach to child development - 3Trinity Christian Preschool4.55 score4.7(19)
1314 E Lexington Blvd, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Trinity Christian Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the kind and welcoming staff who emphasize core values like kindness and inclusion. Parents appreciate the preschool programming, positive atmosphere, and community involvement opportunities. The facility also operates a food pantry and hosts community events that parents view favorably.
Kind and welcoming staffloving and inclusive environmentquality preschool programmingstrong community values - 4Redeemer Early Learning Programs4.49 score4.9(6)
601 Fall St, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
The reviews provided do not appear to be about the daycare center itself, but rather about a church. No actual parent reviews of Redeemer Early Learning Programs' daycare services were found in the submitted content.
None applicable - reviews are not about the daycare - 5Beautiful Minds Child Care4.24 score4.3(20)
2821 Fairfax St, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children
Beautiful Minds Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the clean environment, strong communication, individualized child care, and enriching programs. Multiple long-term families and former employees recommend the center as top-quality childcare.
welcoming and caring staffclean and organized facilityresponsive director and communicationstrong developmental support - 6Eau Claire Ymca Child Dev Ctr4.24 score4.3(20)
700 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children
The Eau Claire YMCA Child Development Center receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) from parents who praise its comprehensive programs, facilities, and community atmosphere. Parents highlight the childwatch services, swim lessons, and youth programs as valuable for their families. The facility is well-maintained despite being older, with modern equipment and excellent staff.
Childwatch and swim lessonsexcellent youth programsmodern equipment in good conditionfriendly and knowledgeable staff - 7The Kiddie Patch4.22 score4.4(6)
4605 London Rd, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
The Kiddie Patch receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and spacious facility. One parent reported a negative experience regarding their child with ADD not being accepted and concerns about bullying not being addressed.
Friendly and trustworthy stafffamily-like environmentspacious facilityqualified teachers - 8Create-A-World Preschool4.13 score4.2(9)
3214 Golf Rd, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Create-A-World Preschool in Eau Claire receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly staff, attractive facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The center is noted for its commitment to recycling and community services like a food pantry. One parent expressed dissatisfaction regarding geofencing practices.
friendly and welcoming stafffood pantry assistancebeautiful interior and exterior spacescommitment to recycling - 9Brighter Beginnings Elc- A Karrasel3.71 score3.5(7)
1612 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children
Brighter Beginnings ELC has extremely polarized reviews. Long-term current families praise the staff's professionalism, accommodations, and care quality. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness and emotional mistreatment of children, administrative unprofessionalism, unresolved financial disputes, and inadequate care.
Supportive management during pandemicexperienced and caring stafffair accommodationslong-term stability for fa - 10Hand In Hand A Place For All Child3.25 score3(15)
800 Wisconsin St, Box 13, Eau Claire, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Hand in Hand receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the staff, teachers, and learning environment, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional management, alleged child abuse, safety violations, and failure to follow state licensing requirements.
Caring and friendly staffsupportive learning environmentchildren develop social and cognitive skillsbus transportation available
Rating Distribution
Based on 18 daycares with Google ratings in Eau Claire
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Eau Claire, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Eau Claire zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54703 | 14 | 4.53 | 6 | |
| 54701 | 18 | 4.32 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Eau Claire (16–186 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
16
Large
76–150 children
10
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Eau Claire based on parent reviews
Ymca - St James Sacc
2502 11th St, Eau Claire, WI
The reviews provided appear to be for St. James Catholic Church rather than the YMCA - ST JAMES SACC daycare center. These reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, priest (Father Tom), music, and online streaming services.
Children'S House Montessori Sch
415 E Lake St, Eau Claire, WI
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for exceptional staff care, strong communication with families, and quality Montessori curriculum. Reviews highlight teachers who genuinely care about children's development and individual needs, with families reporting positive transitions, skill growth, and long-term satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Trinity Christian Preschool
1314 E Lexington Blvd, Eau Claire, WI
Trinity Christian Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the kind and welcoming staff who emphasize core values like kindness and inclusion. Parents appreciate the preschool programming, positive atmosphere, and community involvement opportunities. The facility also operates a food pantry and hosts community events that parents view favorably.
Redeemer Early Learning Programs
601 Fall St, Eau Claire, WI
The reviews provided do not appear to be about the daycare center itself, but rather about a church. No actual parent reviews of Redeemer Early Learning Programs' daycare services were found in the submitted content.
Rachel'S Place Early Learning Ctr
2226 Eddy Ln, Eau Claire, WI
Parents highlight the center's Christian-based curriculum and experienced teachers as key strengths, noting that their children learn effectively while staying safe and having fun. One reviewer also praises the facility's overall quality, describing the experience as amazing.
Genesis Child Development Center
418 N Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI
One parent describes the staff as capable and nurturing, expressing happiness with their children's care. Another reviewer notes that the staff is very pleased, clear, and informative.
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Daycare Centers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
There are 33 daycare centers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Eau Claire have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 18 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 161 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Eau Claire, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Eau Claire
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Parents highlight the center's Christian-based curriculum and experienced teachers as key strengths, noting that their children learn effectively while staying safe and having fun. One reviewer also praises the facility's overall quality, describing the experience as amazing.
- Address
- 2226 Eddy Ln, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-1414
- Quality
One reviewer highlights a long-standing family connection to the church, noting their mother's involvement in the choir and expressing a personal desire to renew their faith. The feedback focuses on the spiritual community aspect rather than specific childcare program details.
- Address
- 1804 Highland Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 834-9571
- Address
- 1903 Western Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 835-2060
- Quality
One parent highlights the program's strong sense of community and the teachers' dedication to children's education and safety. The review emphasizes that the center ensures families have access to necessary resources.
- Address
- 623 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 834-4498
- Quality
One parent describes the staff as capable and nurturing, expressing happiness with their children's care. Another reviewer notes that the staff is very pleased, clear, and informative.
- Address
- 418 N Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 830-2275
- Quality
The reviews provided do not appear to be about the daycare center itself, but rather about a church. No actual parent reviews of Redeemer Early Learning Programs' daycare services were found in the submitted content.
- Address
- 601 Fall St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 835-9207
- Quality
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for exceptional staff care, strong communication with families, and quality Montessori curriculum. Reviews highlight teachers who genuinely care about children's development and individual needs, with families reporting positive transitions, skill growth, and long-term satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
- Address
- 415 E Lake St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 835-7861
- Quality
The reviews provided appear to be for St. James Catholic Church rather than the YMCA - ST JAMES SACC daycare center. These reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, priest (Father Tom), music, and online streaming services.
- Address
- 2502 11th St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 830-2277
Trinity Christian Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the kind and welcoming staff who emphasize core values like kindness and inclusion. Parents appreciate the preschool programming, positive atmosphere, and community involvement opportunities. The facility also operates a food pantry and hosts community events that parents view favorably.
- Address
- 1314 E Lexington Blvd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-6601
The Kiddie Patch receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and spacious facility. One parent reported a negative experience regarding their child with ADD not being accepted and concerns about bullying not being addressed.
- Address
- 4605 London Rd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 833-9464
- Quality
Beautiful Minds Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the clean environment, strong communication, individualized child care, and enriching programs. Multiple long-term families and former employees recommend the center as top-quality childcare.
- Address
- 2821 Fairfax St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 834-4360
- Quality
The Eau Claire YMCA Child Development Center receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) from parents who praise its comprehensive programs, facilities, and community atmosphere. Parents highlight the childwatch services, swim lessons, and youth programs as valuable for their families. The facility is well-maintained despite being older, with modern equipment and excellent staff.
- Address
- 700 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 836-8460
- Quality
Several parents highlight the staff's professionalism, kindness, and effectiveness in creating a joyful learning environment, though one parent reports severe negative psychological impacts on their child. The positive feedback emphasizes a trustworthy and knowledgeable team, while the single negative account cites lasting trauma and a lack of nurturing care.
- Address
- 2114 Fenwick Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 830-2274
- Quality
Create-A-World Preschool in Eau Claire receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly staff, attractive facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The center is noted for its commitment to recycling and community services like a food pantry. One parent expressed dissatisfaction regarding geofencing practices.
- Address
- 3214 Golf Rd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-7832
One parent highlights the clean environment and happy staff as key factors in easing their return to work, noting excellent communication and a genuine care for the children. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the experience, particularly given their postpartum anxiety, and suggests the staff are highly motivated.
- Address
- 2912 London Rd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 514-4881
- Quality
Brighter Beginnings ELC has extremely polarized reviews. Long-term current families praise the staff's professionalism, accommodations, and care quality. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness and emotional mistreatment of children, administrative unprofessionalism, unresolved financial disputes, and inadequate care.
- Address
- 1612 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 831-9944
- Quality
One parent describes the staff as very nice and notes they have been sending their children there for a long time without any issues. The reviewer expresses high trust in the center's ability to care for their kids.
- Address
- 3980 Tamara Dr, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-1050
Hand in Hand receives highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the staff, teachers, and learning environment, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional management, alleged child abuse, safety violations, and failure to follow state licensing requirements.
- Address
- 800 Wisconsin St, Box 13, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 833-7744
- Address
- 3110 W Vine St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-3039
- Quality
- Address
- 540 Fulton St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 838-3524
- Address
- 3832 E Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 836-8460
- Quality
- Address
- 711 Lake St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-3039
- Quality
- Address
- 3245 Locust Ln, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-2822
- Quality
KinderCare Eau Claire receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the friendly and caring staff, engaging educational programs, and strong communication tools. The facility maintains low teacher turnover and has earned a 5-star Wisconsin Young Star rating with no violations in recent years. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staff behavior and their child's anxiety about attending.
- Address
- 2115 Fairfax St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-8099
- Quality
- Address
- 3000 Starr Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-2812
- Quality
- Address
- 1703 Sherwin Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 830-2276
- Address
- 1430 Lee St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-2809
- Quality
- Address
- 300 E Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 832-2333
- Address
- 4714 Fairfax St, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-3764
- Quality
- Address
- 3600 Northwoods Ln, Eau Claire, WI
- Phone
- (715) 839-1880
- Quality
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Wisconsin)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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