Best Daycare Centers in Stevens Point, WI
Compare 18 daycare centers in Stevens Point. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin at a glance
- Daycares
- 18
- Avg rating
- 3.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 85
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Stevens Point has 18 licensed daycares with 85 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.The largest concentration is in 54481 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stevens Point
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.
- 1Canaland Christian Acdmy Early Lrng4.07 score4.1(12)
801 County Road Hh, Stevens Point, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Canaland Christian Academy Early Learning receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, Christian values, learning opportunities, and daily communication with parents. However, a few parents reported significant issues with organizational problems, staff unprofessionalism, payment record-keeping, and inadequate support for children with behavioral or special needs.
Caring and loving staffhealthy meals provideddaily updates and photos/videos shared with parentsChristian-based education and values - 2Ymca Great Escape3.92 score3.9(20)
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
Parents praise the YMCA Great Escape's childcare services, noting caring and attentive staff who engage children in activities. The facility is viewed as a significant improvement over other local options. One parent reported ongoing access issues with malfunctioning key cards and unresponsive management.
Caring and attentive childcare staffengaging activities for childrendrop-in care availableaffordable rates - 3Ymca Child Care Center3.92 score3.9(20)
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children
Parents praise the YMCA Child Care Center's staff, facilities, and activities, noting that childcare is wonderful with caring staff who engage children in varied activities. The facility offers excellent amenities including a new gym, pool, and drop-in care options. One parent reported persistent issues with malfunctioning key card access to the building.
Caring and attentive staffengaging activities for childrenexcellent facilities and equipmentaffordable pricing - 4Ymca Preschool3.92 score3.9(20)
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents praise the YMCA preschool's caring staff, engaging activities, and excellent facilities including the pool and fitness amenities. The childcare program is noted as a significant upgrade from other local options. One parent reported ongoing access issues with malfunctioning key cards and unresponsive communication from management.
Caring and attentive staffengaging daily activitiesbeautiful pool facilitiesflexible childcare options for different age groups - 5Little Scholars Cc And Preschool3.56 score3.2(6)
3301 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children
Little Scholars CC and Preschool in Stevens Point receives consistently positive feedback from parents who use the facility. Parents praise the caring teachers, strong communication, developmental support, and safe environment, though some note the higher cost compared to competitors. Multiple reviewers acknowledge negative reviews exist but attribute them primarily to billing issues rather than care quality.
caring and engaged teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationdevelopmental support (potty traininglearning programs)
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Stevens Point
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Stevens Point zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54481 | 15 | 4.06 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Stevens Point (30–170 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Stevens Point based on parent reviews
Community Child Care Center INC
1508 Texas Ave, Stevens Point, WI
Parents highlight the center's non-profit status and reasonable pricing, noting that the size fosters close teacher-student relationships while offering ample space for development. Reviewers appreciate the staff's patience and flexibility with schedules, as well as the engaging activities and playground available to children.
Canaland Christian Acdmy Early Lrng
801 County Road Hh, Stevens Point, WI
Canaland Christian Academy Early Learning receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, Christian values, learning opportunities, and daily communication with parents. However, a few parents reported significant issues with organizational problems, staff unprofessionalism, payment record-keeping, and inadequate support for children with behavioral or special needs.
Little Scholars Beginnings LLC
3209 Business Park Dr, Stevens Point, WI
Christys Child Care Center
3217 Center St, Stevens Point, WI
Trinity Learning Ctr And Preschool
1410 Rogers St, Stevens Point, WI
One parent reports trusting the center with all three of their children, noting that the staff feels more like family than a business. This satisfaction was significant enough to influence the family's decision to move back to Stevens Point specifically for this preschool.
Ymca Great Escape
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
Parents praise the YMCA Great Escape's childcare services, noting caring and attentive staff who engage children in activities. The facility is viewed as a significant improvement over other local options. One parent reported ongoing access issues with malfunctioning key cards and unresponsive management.
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Daycare Centers in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
There are 18 daycare centers in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 27% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.97 stars. Our analysis covers 85 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point
Showing 18 results
- Address
- 3209 Business Park Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 344-4330
- Address
- 3217 Center St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 341-9944
- Quality
Parents highlight the center's non-profit status and reasonable pricing, noting that the size fosters close teacher-student relationships while offering ample space for development. Reviewers appreciate the staff's patience and flexibility with schedules, as well as the engaging activities and playground available to children.
- Address
- 1508 Texas Ave, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 341-2797
- Quality
Canaland Christian Academy Early Learning receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, Christian values, learning opportunities, and daily communication with parents. However, a few parents reported significant issues with organizational problems, staff unprofessionalism, payment record-keeping, and inadequate support for children with behavioral or special needs.
- Address
- 801 County Road Hh, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 341-3275
- Quality
Parents praise the YMCA Great Escape's childcare services, noting caring and attentive staff who engage children in activities. The facility is viewed as a significant improvement over other local options. One parent reported ongoing access issues with malfunctioning key cards and unresponsive management.
- Address
- 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 342-2999
Parents praise the YMCA Child Care Center's staff, facilities, and activities, noting that childcare is wonderful with caring staff who engage children in varied activities. The facility offers excellent amenities including a new gym, pool, and drop-in care options. One parent reported persistent issues with malfunctioning key card access to the building.
- Address
- 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 342-2980
- Quality
Parents praise the YMCA preschool's caring staff, engaging activities, and excellent facilities including the pool and fitness amenities. The childcare program is noted as a significant upgrade from other local options. One parent reported ongoing access issues with malfunctioning key cards and unresponsive communication from management.
- Address
- 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 342-2980
One parent reports trusting the center with all three of their children, noting that the staff feels more like family than a business. This satisfaction was significant enough to influence the family's decision to move back to Stevens Point specifically for this preschool.
- Address
- 1410 Rogers St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 344-2227
- Quality
Little Scholars CC and Preschool in Stevens Point receives consistently positive feedback from parents who use the facility. Parents praise the caring teachers, strong communication, developmental support, and safe environment, though some note the higher cost compared to competitors. Multiple reviewers acknowledge negative reviews exist but attribute them primarily to billing issues rather than care quality.
- Address
- 3301 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 344-0205
- Quality
One parent notes the facility is gorgeous and the baby room was fantastic, but criticizes severe staffing shortages and accounting errors, while two other reviewers allege serious negligence and abuse, including bruising and failure to feed or change infants. The few reviews so far mention that the business has faced state citations, with one account claiming the owner blames parents for licensing issues. These accounts also highlight a lack of support for developmental milestones like potty training and a reputation for operating independently of standard childcare expectations.
- Address
- 709 Northpoint Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 344-4319
- Quality
- Address
- 3109 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 544-4991
- Quality
- Address
- 600 Maria Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 347-2252
- Address
- 1800 East Ave, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 347-2254
- Address
- 2148 Jefferson St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 341-1450
- Address
- 1640 W River Dr, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 343-7153
- Quality
- Address
- 2516 School St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 347-4026
- Quality
- Address
- 3500 Prais St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 347-2251
- Address
- 2926 Blaine St, Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715) 347-4022
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Frequently asked questions
- 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