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Best Daycare Centers in Waunakee, WI

Compare 8 daycare centers in Waunakee. Average rating: 4.57/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Waunakee, Wisconsin at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.57/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Waunakee has 8 licensed daycares with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.57/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 53597 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Waunakee

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.57avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Waunakee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
535978
4.57
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Waunakee (45–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Waunakee based on parent reviews

Adventures In Learning Ccc

5(3)

1036 Quinn Dr, Waunakee, WI

Parents describe the center as wonderful, highlighting kind and helpful staff who accommodate busy schedules. Reviewers appreciate the organized and clean environment, with teachers receiving high marks for their quality of care.

kind and considerate staffhelpful with busy schedulesorganized

Moppet LLC

5

203 W Main St, Waunakee, WI

Arthouse Preschool LLC

3.7(2)

110 W Second St, Waunakee, WI

Recent parents highlight the attentive teachers and flexible wrap-around care, with one noting the staff's welcoming nature for a first-time daycare attendee. A second review appreciates the convenient location and overall quality of care for their son.

attentive teachersflexible wrap-around carewelcoming staff

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Daycare types in Waunakee

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Before or After School Daycare 1

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🎒 After School Programs 3

Daycare Centers in Waunakee, Wisconsin

There are 8 daycare centers in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee

Showing 8 results

Moppet LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
203 W Main St, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 849-5453
Quality
Adventures In Learning Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the center as wonderful, highlighting kind and helpful staff who accommodate busy schedules. Reviewers appreciate the organized and clean environment, with teachers receiving high marks for their quality of care.

kind and considerate staffhelpful with busy schedulesorganized
Address
1036 Quinn Dr, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 850-5430
Quality
Arthouse Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Recent parents highlight the attentive teachers and flexible wrap-around care, with one noting the staff's welcoming nature for a first-time daycare attendee. A second review appreciates the convenient location and overall quality of care for their son.

attentive teachersflexible wrap-around carewelcoming staff
Address
110 W Second St, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 850-7337
Quality
Mary Lake Montessori INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5464 Mary Lake Rd, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 849-8800
Quality
After School Heritage
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 South St, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 849-2257
Quality
After School Prairie
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 849-2260
Quality
La Petite Academy Woodland
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Woodland has received consistently positive feedback from parents over multiple years of attendance. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly teachers Ms. Stacey, Ms. Amy, and Ms. Brandy, and report significant developmental progress in their children. The facility features bright, spacious classrooms, outdoor play areas, classroom cameras for parent monitoring, and strong communication with families.

Caring and attentive staffdedicated teacherschild development and academic growth
Address
5896 Woodland Dr, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 850-5665
Quality
After School Arboretum
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1350 Arboretum Dr, Waunakee, WI
Phone
(608) 850-4650
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Waunakee have an average Google rating of 4.57 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Waunakee, 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
Waunakee offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 Waunakee for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Waunakee 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.