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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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Children'S Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
W10460 County Road Pp, Elroy, WI
Phone
(608) 462-8356
Quality
Children'S Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3109 John Joanis Dr, Stevens Point, WI
Phone
(715) 544-4991
Quality
Nat'L Ctrs For Lrning Excellnc INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
N4w22000 Bluemound Rd, Building W, Waukesha, WI
Phone
(262) 548-8080
Quality
Little Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Several parents highlight the staff's caring nature and effective communication, noting their children have learned significantly and enjoyed their time. However, a single review cites terrible management and rude behavior, specifically alleging that the director dismissed concerns about physical marks on a child as lies.

caring teachersexcellent communicationchildren's enjoyment
Address
1274 Hwy 175, Hubertus, WI
Phone
(262) 628-7682
Quality
Tender Loving Care Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Tender Loving Care Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean environment, caring staff, and individual attention given to children. However, a few parents reported concerns about customer service interactions and lack of communication with outside service providers.

Clean facilitycaring and passionate staffstrong leadership from directors
Address
250 Josslyn St, Oshkosh, WI
Phone
(920) 237-1941
Quality
Forever Young Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Forever Young Child Care Center receives extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and homely atmosphere, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about safety, supervision, owner conduct, unexpected closures without notice, and inappropriate fees.

caring and attentive staffengaging activities and educational projectshomely and comfortable environment
Address
1224 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI
Phone
(920) 720-9567
Quality
St Mary'S Hosp Early Childhood Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

This listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare center but contains hospital reviews for St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the hospital's emergency, surgical, and inpatient care services.

Compassionate and professional staffquick ER response timesattentive nursing care
Address
1725 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 498-4399
Quality
Faith Academy Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Faith Academy Child Development Center in Franklin, Wisconsin receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight caring, dedicated staff, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong communication. The center serves infants through school-aged children and is noted for its Christian-based curriculum and reasonable pricing.

Caring and dedicated staffengaging activities and learning programsclean and inviting facility
Address
7700 W Faith Dr, Franklin, WI
Phone
(414) 433-0221
Quality
Bright Beginnings Academy For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent describes the staff as amazing and nice, noting that their son loves attending and has made friends despite initial adjustment concerns. Another review praises the facility as a great place for child care with good learning programs and accessible staff. However, a separate review cites potential licensing violations tracked by the Department of Children and Families over the past two years.

amazing and nice staffgood learning programsaccessible personnel
Address
363 S Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI
Phone
(920) 923-5750
Quality
Playmates Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent describes the facility as racist and neglectful, warning others to ask around before enrolling their children. The reviewer explicitly states they would never recommend this daycare to anyone.

Address
980 Willard Dr, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 494-6280
Quality
Time Of Wonder Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Time of Wonder Nursery School receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents who describe caring, loving staff and happy children, but serious concerns from a smaller group regarding staff negligence, safety issues, and management problems. The majority of reviewers recommend the facility, while critics cite injuries, lack of supervision, and unprofessional conduct.

caring and loving teacherschildren happy and well-adjusteddiverse staff
Address
3401 Valley Ridge Rd, Middleton, WI
Phone
(608) 824-0248
Quality
Dcpc Sun Prairie Head Start
Headstart Programs
2.6

One parent highlights the district's excellent facilities, high graduation rates, and dedicated teachers, while another reports being forced to withdraw due to disagreements over curriculum and administrative issues. A third review offers a brief, strong condemnation without specific details, describing the district as traumatizing for former students and staff.

state of the art facilitiesbeautiful sports and arts programsfantastic Athletics and Arts programs
Address
509 Commercial, Sun Prairie, WI
Phone
(608) 837-5229
Big Apple Preschool Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Big Apple Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring teachers, structured environment, and family-oriented approach, reporting their children are happy and safe. Two parents report serious concerns about communication failures, abrupt disenrollment decisions, and inflexibility in handling children with behavioral or emotional needs.

Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learning approachstructured environment
Address
2645 Tulip Ln, Green Bay, WI
Phone
(920) 434-9470
Quality
Menomonie Head Start - Cesa 11
Headstart Programs
2.6
Address
3375 Kothlow Ave, Suite 10, Menomonie, WI
Phone
(715) 235-9122
Quality
Kool Kids Club - Slinger
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Kool Kids Club - Slinger has received exclusively negative reviews citing poor management under new ownership, severe staffing shortages, and serious operational and safety concerns. Parents report lack of communication, unfair waitlist practices, and troubling incidents involving staff conduct and unaddressed bullying.

None mentioned
Address
203 Polk St, Slinger, WI
Phone
(262) 644-5811
Quality
Children'S Edu Care-Greenwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Recent parents report severe operational failures, including unprofessional leadership, inadequate nutrition, and deceptive pricing practices. One reviewer also alleges witnessed physical and verbal aggression toward children, including a teacher kicking students to wake them from nap time.

None mentioned
Address
210 Greenwood Ave, Waukesha, WI
Phone
(262) 548-9302
Quality
Newman Catholic Ecc - St Therese
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for St. Therese is sharply divided, with one parent praising the kind staff and engaging environment while others report significant operational failures. Specific complaints include security access issues, hygiene concerns, and unexpected billing practices that contradict initial agreements.

kind and caring staffprofessional teamengaging activities for children
Address
112 Kort St, Schofield, WI
Phone
(715) 355-5254
Quality
Hilltop Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent highly praises Miss Dawnie and Miss Shelly for their excellent work in the 4K program, while other reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with staff conduct and communication. Specifically, there are complaints about an employee named Ms. Good being described as unhinged and unprofessional, as well as concerns about the center failing to share information with co-parents.

excellent 4K program management by Miss Dawnie and Miss Shelly
Address
104 Cameron Rd, Rice Lake, WI
Phone
(715) 234-6671
Preschool Playhouse Corporation
Church Daycare
2.3

Parents report widely contrasting experiences, with one long-term family praising the responsive staff and care, while others describe the facility as a worst-case scenario requiring immediate closure. Specific complaints target the owner's behavior and the overall quality of the environment, creating a polarized view of the center.

responsive staffexperienced carepositive long-term relationships
Address
320 Pine St, Turtle Lake, WI
Phone
(715) 986-4343
Shining Stars Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Shining Stars Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Two parents reported positive experiences with good care and flexibility, while the majority of reviews describe serious concerns including understaffing, inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, billing problems, and staff conduct that negatively impacted their children.

Flexible schedulinghelped children adjust to daycarestaff described as nice by some
Address
784 S Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI
Phone
(920) 929-8688
Quality
Robin'S Nest Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent highly recommends the center for its engaging play area and attentive ownership, while others report serious safety concerns including physical punishment and unsanitary conditions. A separate visitor noted a lack of visible activity and outdoor time during a tour.

engaging play areaattentive ownershiphighly recommended by one parent
Address
112 W Wolf River Ave, New London, WI
Phone
(920) 982-1575
The Little Learner'S Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7

One parent describes the facility positively, highlighting the great owner and director. However, three other parents report severe issues including alleged physical abuse by a teacher named Ms. Lisa, pest infestations with roaches and rat droppings, financial dishonesty, lost child belongings, and unsafe conditions with unmonitored children.

Supportive owner and director
Address
N71w12980 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI
Phone
(414) 269-8555
Kool Kids Club - Green Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

Parents report severe concerns regarding the demeanor of the owner and staff, describing them as unprofessional, uncaring, and dismissive of safety issues. One reviewer alleges that the owner retaliates against parents who raise concerns by removing children from the program and providing inadequate care.

None mentioned
Address
1330 Green Tree Rd, West Bend, WI
Phone
(262) 305-9811
Quality
Total Learning Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1408 15th Ave, Union Grove, WI
Phone
(262) 878-9300
Quality
Kids And Company Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that the center abuses children, with specific concern for those with special needs, and cites an ongoing investigation. The reviewer urges other parents to remove their children from the facility.

None mentioned
Address
500 E Veterans St, Tomah, WI
Phone
(608) 372-1694
Westby Day Care And Learn Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that staff members frequently yell at children and fail to provide adequate interaction, resulting in neglected and acting-out behavior. The reviewer expresses strong concern over the lack of attention and advises against using the facility for young children.

Address
306 S Main St, Westby, WI
Phone
(608) 634-2833
Kool Kids Club - Jackson
Before or After School Daycare
1

A few parents report severe concerns regarding the owner's conduct and staff attitudes, describing her as unprofessional, defensive, and punitive toward parents who raise safety issues. Reviewers allege that children face verbal and physical bullying, lack of basic care, and arbitrary expulsion, including for accidents.

Address
W204 N16850 Jackson Dr, Jackson, WI
Phone
(262) 677-9109
Mequon Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2505 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI
Phone
(262) 242-6782
Kindercare Learning Ctr - Wash Ave
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents universally praise KinderCare Learning Center in Cedarburg for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Director Trista and her team are frequently highlighted for creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Families report feeling confident and at ease with their children's care, with many describing the center as a second home.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Trista's warmth and leadershipstrong teacher-child bonds
Address
W62 N218 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI
Phone
(262) 377-2031
Quality
Kids Creative Corner Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10333 N Enterprise Dr, Mequon, WI
Phone
(414) 234-1089

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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.