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1,286 Daycare Centers in Wisconsin

Browse 1,286 daycare centers across Wisconsin. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Wisconsin

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Wisconsin can make the decision-making process smoother.

Wisconsin has about 1,286 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Wisconsin. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Wisconsin

There are 1,286 daycares in Wisconsin: 82 headstart facilities, 22 before/after school centers, 14 religious facility daycares, and 1,168 childcare and preschool centers.

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Chi Franciscan Villa
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Note: These reviews appear to be for a senior living and rehabilitation facility, not a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, spacious rooms, attentive and caring staff across all departments, quality food, and successful rehabilitation outcomes. The facility has earned strong satisfaction ratings across multiple care settings including skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care.

Clean and well-maintained facilityspacious private roo
Address
3601 S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI
Phone
(414) 570-5410
Quality
Academy Of Prsch Lrng 51st St
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for College Square Apartments, a residential complex in an unspecified location, not for Academy of Prsch Lrng 51st St daycare center in Greendale, Wisconsin. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
6101 S 51st St, Greendale, WI
Phone
(414) 421-3543
Ywca Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
419 N 9th St, La Crosse, WI
Phone
(608) 785-9541
Quality
Coulee Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Coulee Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive staff and positive long-term impact on their children. However, some parents report serious concerns about infant safety practices, lack of engagement with children, and inaccurate daily reporting.

Caring and attentive staffpersonalized attention to children's preferencesclean and safe environment
Address
2935 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI
Phone
(608) 787-5572
Quality
Little Minds Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2400 Foxglove Way, Hudson, WI
Phone
(715) 808-0538
Quality
Icaa Washburn Co Hs And Cc Ctr
Headstart Programs
4
Address
851 Northland Dr, Spooner, WI
Phone
(715) 635-2757
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Family Forum Head Start Ctr 2
Headstart Programs
4
Address
518 Grand Ave, Superior, WI
Phone
(715) 392-9848
Quality
The Learning Center Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Learning Center Daycare in Winneconne receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, educational activities, flexible scheduling, and safe environment. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about unprofessional behavior from the owner/director, including verbal confrontations and alleged inappropriate feeding practices.

Caring and engaged staffeducational lesson plans and activitiesclean and safe f
Address
224 W Main St, Winneconne, WI
Phone
(920) 582-3998
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Homestead Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Homestead Learning Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational activities. Long-term families report high satisfaction with their children's development and care quality. However, a small number of negative reviews mention cleanliness concerns and dissatisfaction with the after-school WASP program.

caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityeducational activities and learning opportunities
Address
29200b Evergreen Dr, Waterford, WI
Phone
(262) 534-3785
Quality
Child'S First INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
612 N Randall Ave, Janesville, WI
Phone
(608) 752-0743
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Academy For Little Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Academy for Little Learners receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean, safe, professional environment; attentive and caring staff; quality on-site food preparation; strong communication; and structured learning activities with creative projects.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiessafety protocolsattentive and friendly staff
Address
9649 Silicon Prairie Pkwy, Verona, WI
Phone
(608) 826-5437
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Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1515 S 15th St, Prairie Du Chien, WI
Phone
(608) 326-4899
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Hansen'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Hansen's Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational approach, and family-like atmosphere, particularly under new ownership. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding child safety, including allegations of abuse and staff misconduct.

Caring and attentive staffplayful learning environmentsmall class sizes
Address
1111 N Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI
Phone
(715) 246-8000
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Little Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
512 Mcclellan St, Wausau, WI
Phone
(715) 845-8389
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Chippewa Valley Early Learning Comm
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
630 Miller St, Chippewa Falls, WI
Phone
(715) 723-5135
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Superior Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Superior Children's Center receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the caring teachers, educational programs, and stability of multi-age care from infancy through kindergarten. However, multiple serious concerns have been raised including inadequate supervision, failure to prevent and properly report child injuries from biting incidents, inconsistent incident documentation, and alleged neglect.

Caring and attentive teacherspreschool program with academic ins
Address
2416 Hill Ave, Superior, WI
Phone
(715) 395-1933
Quality
Ymca Great Escape
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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 available
Address
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
Phone
(715) 342-2999
Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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 equipment
Address
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
Phone
(715) 342-2980
Quality
Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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 facilities
Address
1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
Phone
(715) 342-2980
Heart Of The Valley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This YMCA facility in Kimberly receives mostly positive reviews praising its cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety of programs including gymnastics, swimming, dance, and fitness classes. However, some reviewers note limitations in activities for older children and concerns about locker room maintenance.

Clean facilitykind and helpful staffvariety of programs for all ages
Address
225 W Kennedy Ave, Kimberly, WI
Phone
(920) 830-5704
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Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Building Blocks Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's kindness, educational approach, and family-like treatment of children. One parent reported a negative interaction involving rude staff who hung up the phone. The center appears to offer strong educational programming alongside childcare.

caring and patient staffeducational curriculumteachers treat children as family
Address
2210 Baker St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Phone
(715) 424-2252
Quality
Happy Days Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Happy Days Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable pricing, and educational activities. Parents report their children enjoy the facility and learn consistently. One negative review alleges staffing concerns and inadequate incident reporting.

Caring and attentive staffaffordable pricingflexible payment options
Address
3030 13th St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Phone
(715) 423-0242
Happy Days Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Happy Days Toddler Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, affordability, and flexibility. The facility is noted for its engaging outdoor playground and indoor play space. One negative review raises concerns about staffing levels and incident reporting procedures.

caring and attentive staffaffordable pricingflexible payment options
Address
1441 Sweat Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Phone
(715) 423-6517
Encompass Rosebush Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Encompass Rosebush Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the quality of teachers, cleanliness, daily communication with parents, and individualized child care. One parent reported a serious concern about COVID-19 exposure not being disclosed to families and alleged the facility was dirty and expensive.

Knowledgeable and caring teachersclean facilitydaily updates and progress reports with pictures
Address
1275 University Ave, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 436-7549
Quality
Care For All Ages
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1306 S Norwood Ave, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 432-3993
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Starting Point Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Starting Point Day Care receives mostly positive reviews (four 5-star ratings) praising the caring staff, facility features, and communication tools. However, one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with inflexible pricing policies and reported disengaged staff during their visit.

Caring and attentive teachersin-app updates with photo/video sharing and livestream accessmeals and diapers provided
Address
1750 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 434-8002
Quality
Ywca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

YWCA Child Care in Green Bay receives consistently positive feedback from families. While most reviews focus on the facility's broader YWCA services (pools, fitness center, Women's Career Closet), those mentioning the daycare program praise it as excellent with wrap-around care for school-aged children and on-site licensed 4-K programming.

Caring and kind staffwarm poolsquality swimming lessons
Address
230 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 432-5581
Quality
Homestead Learning Center At Woodfield
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Homestead Learning Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational activities. However, two negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns and dissatisfaction with the after-school program.

caring and compassionate staffclean and well-maintained facilityquality educational activities and projects
Address
905 Barnes Dr, Waterford, WI
Phone
(262) 534-3785
Quality
Color My World Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Color My World Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff quality, safety, and child development support, though two negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged unreported injuries, unprofessional conduct, and health/safety issues from 2022.

Attentive and caring staffsafe and clean environmenteffective behavior management
Address
2445 S Park Ave, Beloit, WI
Phone
(608) 207-3543
Quality
Trini-Dad'S Child Development Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Trini-Dad's Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the caring staff, hands-on owner involvement, cleanliness, educational support, and professional communication. Two parents report serious concerns including staff turnover, safety issues (biting incidents), vehicle maintenance problems, and feeling the owner prioritizes profit over child welfare.

Loving and attentive staffhands-on owner presenceclean facility
Address
4161 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI
Phone
(414) 321-1100
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,286 all daycares across Wisconsin. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Wisconsin are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Wisconsin's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Wisconsin, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Wisconsin sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Wisconsin vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.