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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Altoona, WI

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

Altoona, Wisconsin at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.57/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Altoona offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.57/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 54720 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Altoona

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
    Altoona Family Child Care Ctr LLC
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    819 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Most parents praise Altoona Family Child Care for its friendly staff, cleanliness, and flexibility. One parent reported negative experiences regarding professionalism and staff treatment. Overall ratings are predominantly positive with four 5-star reviews.

    friendly and welcoming staffflexible schedulingclean facilityhome-like atmosphere
  2. 2
    Family Tree Child Care Center
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    320 Division St, Altoona, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Family Tree Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the owner Marissa's attentiveness and the staff's genuine care for children. Parents particularly appreciate the family-like environment, flexible scheduling including weekend and extended hours, and the center's responsiveness to individual child needs and parental concerns.

    Caring and friendly staffowner actively listens to parentsflexible scheduling and extended hourstreats children as family

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Altoona

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Altoona zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
547205
4.57
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Altoona (12–77 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Altoona based on parent reviews

Altoona Family Child Care Ctr LLC

4.7(5)

819 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, WI

Most parents praise Altoona Family Child Care for its friendly staff, cleanliness, and flexibility. One parent reported negative experiences regarding professionalism and staff treatment. Overall ratings are predominantly positive with four 5-star reviews.

friendly and welcoming staffflexible schedulingclean facility

Family Tree Child Care Center

4.6(6)

320 Division St, Altoona, WI

Family Tree Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the owner Marissa's attentiveness and the staff's genuine care for children. Parents particularly appreciate the family-like environment, flexible scheduling including weekend and extended hours, and the center's responsiveness to individual child needs and parental concerns.

Caring and friendly staffowner actively listens to parentsflexible scheduling and extended hours

Little Star Day Care

4.4(4)

2245 Hayden Ave, Altoona, WI

Parents describe Little Star Day Care as a fantastic and top-rate facility, highlighting exceptional and dedicated staff who treat children with respect and cheer. Reviewers express high satisfaction, noting that their children are happy upon pickup and that the clean, well-maintained facilities across two sites meet their expectations.

exceptional staffdedicated teamrespectful and cheerful interactions

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Altoona, Wisconsin

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Altoona, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Altoona

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Altoona Family Child Care Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Most parents praise Altoona Family Child Care for its friendly staff, cleanliness, and flexibility. One parent reported negative experiences regarding professionalism and staff treatment. Overall ratings are predominantly positive with four 5-star reviews.

friendly and welcoming staffflexible schedulingclean facility
Address
819 S Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, WI
Phone
(715) 552-5437
Quality
Family Tree Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Family Tree Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the owner Marissa's attentiveness and the staff's genuine care for children. Parents particularly appreciate the family-like environment, flexible scheduling including weekend and extended hours, and the center's responsiveness to individual child needs and parental concerns.

Caring and friendly staffowner actively listens to parentsflexible scheduling and extended hours
Address
320 Division St, Altoona, WI
Phone
(715) 894-7529
Quality
Little Star Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents describe Little Star Day Care as a fantastic and top-rate facility, highlighting exceptional and dedicated staff who treat children with respect and cheer. Reviewers express high satisfaction, noting that their children are happy upon pickup and that the clean, well-maintained facilities across two sites meet their expectations.

exceptional staffdedicated teamrespectful and cheerful interactions
Address
2245 Hayden Ave, Altoona, WI
Phone
(715) 832-1513
Quality
Grace Luth Foun - Sacc Pedersen
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1827 Bartlett Ave, Altoona, WI
Phone
(715) 832-3039
Quality
Ymca - St Mary'S Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1812 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI
Phone
(715) 855-1294

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Altoona, Wisconsin. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Altoona 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 Altoona, 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
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 Altoona for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Altoona 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.