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Best Daycare Centers in Menasha, WI

Compare 7 daycare centers in Menasha. Average rating: 3.98/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Menasha, Wisconsin at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
3.98/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Menasha has 7 licensed daycares with 44 parent reviews averaging 3.98/5.86% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Menasha.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Menasha

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.

  1. 1
    Gerber Child Development Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    1230 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Gerber Child Development Center in Menasha receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, excellent staff communication, flexible hours, affordability, and strong curriculum. Multiple long-term families credit the center with supporting their children's growth and development.

    Flexible hoursminimal closuresaffordable pricingexcellent staff communication
  2. 2
    K'S Play Days
    4 score
    4(6)

    1300 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    K's Play Days receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 2 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise flexible hours, friendly staff, and owner responsiveness, while negative reviewers express concerns about staff phone use during supervision and inappropriate handling of children.

    Flexible hours accommodating non-traditional schedulesfriendly and communicative staffresponsive owner (Tasha)fair pricing
  3. 3
    Little Inspirations Childcare Ctr
    3.69 score
    3.5(8)

    740 Lake Park Rd, Menasha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Little Inspirations receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and communication, though a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about food portions, owner behavior, and staff management issues.

    Experienced and caring staffstrong communication with parentseducational curriculumorganized and clean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Menasha

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Menasha, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.98avg rating
6 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Menasha zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
549527
3.98
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Menasha (30–144 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Menasha based on parent reviews

University Children'S Center

5(3)

1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI

Parents describe the center as a hidden gem and the best in town, highlighting amazing staff and happy children who look forward to attending. Reviewers appreciate the creative activities, well-behaved peers, and competitive rates, with one parent noting a stark contrast to a previous negative experience at a national chain.

Amazing staffcreative activitieswell-behaved children

Gerber Child Development Center

4.2(20)

1230 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI

Gerber Child Development Center in Menasha receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, excellent staff communication, flexible hours, affordability, and strong curriculum. Multiple long-term families credit the center with supporting their children's growth and development.

Flexible hoursminimal closuresaffordable pricing

K'S Play Days

4(6)

1300 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI

K's Play Days receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 2 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise flexible hours, friendly staff, and owner responsiveness, while negative reviewers express concerns about staff phone use during supervision and inappropriate handling of children.

Flexible hours accommodating non-traditional schedulesfriendly and communicative staffresponsive owner (Tasha)

Circle Of Friends Child Learn Ctr

3.2(2)

1180 Province Ter, Menasha, WI

One parent highlights the center's long-term staff and clean compliance record, while another reports unprofessional and rude behavior from the owner, leading to a decision not to enroll. The positive feedback emphasizes a caring environment with stable employment, whereas the negative experience focuses on the owner's rudeness and lack of trustworthiness despite good staff impressions.

caring environmentmany long-term employeesno violations in over five years

Little Inspirations Childcare Ctr

3.5(8)

740 Lake Park Rd, Menasha, WI

Little Inspirations receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and communication, though a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about food portions, owner behavior, and staff management issues.

Experienced and caring staffstrong communication with parentseducational curriculum

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Daycare types in Menasha

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Menasha, Wisconsin

There are 7 daycare centers in Menasha, 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 Menasha have an average rating of 3.98 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.98 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Menasha, 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 Menasha

Showing 7 results

University Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as a hidden gem and the best in town, highlighting amazing staff and happy children who look forward to attending. Reviewers appreciate the creative activities, well-behaved peers, and competitive rates, with one parent noting a stark contrast to a previous negative experience at a national chain.

Amazing staffcreative activitieswell-behaved children
Address
1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 832-2606
Quality
Gerber Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Gerber Child Development Center in Menasha receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, excellent staff communication, flexible hours, affordability, and strong curriculum. Multiple long-term families credit the center with supporting their children's growth and development.

Flexible hoursminimal closuresaffordable pricing
Address
1230 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 720-0320
Quality
K'S Play Days
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

K's Play Days receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 2 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise flexible hours, friendly staff, and owner responsiveness, while negative reviewers express concerns about staff phone use during supervision and inappropriate handling of children.

Flexible hours accommodating non-traditional schedulesfriendly and communicative staffresponsive owner (Tasha)
Address
1300 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 722-7102
Quality
Little Inspirations Childcare Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Little Inspirations receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and communication, though a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about food portions, owner behavior, and staff management issues.

Experienced and caring staffstrong communication with parentseducational curriculum
Address
740 Lake Park Rd, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 882-5566
Quality
Circle Of Friends Child Learn Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

One parent highlights the center's long-term staff and clean compliance record, while another reports unprofessional and rude behavior from the owner, leading to a decision not to enroll. The positive feedback emphasizes a caring environment with stable employment, whereas the negative experience focuses on the owner's rudeness and lack of trustworthiness despite good staff impressions.

caring environmentmany long-term employeesno violations in over five years
Address
1180 Province Ter, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 738-1980
Uwo Head Start - Menasha Center
Headstart Programs
Address
540 Second St, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 720-0412
Quality
The Salvation Army Child Learn Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILD LEARN CTR receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise exceptional teachers, strong IEP implementation, specialized care for children with medical needs, and family-like relationships. Negative reviews cite management unresponsiveness, policy changes, building access issues, poor teacher communication, and unfulfilled waitlist promises.

Experienced teachersIEP implementation and coordination with schoolsspecialized care for children with medical/dietary needs
Address
1525 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI
Phone
(920) 886-3648
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Menasha, Wisconsin. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Menasha have an average Google rating of 3.98 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Menasha, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Wisconsin's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Wisconsin)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Menasha offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Wisconsin typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Menasha for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Menasha must be licensed by Wisconsin's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.