How do I choose the right daycare in Oshkosh?

When choosing a daycare in Oshkosh, 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

What types of daycare are available in Oshkosh?

Oshkosh offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church 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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (25 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Wisconsin?

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 Oshkosh for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oshkosh

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.

Ymca Sch Age - Dty

4.48 score

4.6(20)

324 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA facility itself, not specifically for the daycare center (YMCA SCH AGE - DTY). Reviews praise the overall YMCA facility including clean equipment, friendly staff, and good amenities like pools and fitness equipment. One reviewer mentions a daycare is attached for working parents.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffgood equipment varietyheated pool

Kyria Child Care Center

4.37 score

4.5(14)

1783 S Washburn St, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

Parents consistently praise Kyria Child Care Center as one of the best daycare options in the Fox Valley. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean facility, educational programming, and family-oriented environment. Multiple long-term families (7-9 years) report feeling completely comfortable and satisfied with their children's care and development.

Caring staff who treat children like familyclean facilityeducational programming (academics and skill-building)field trips

Chiemsee Castle Dc-Preschool LLC

4.32 score

4.4(19)

4055 State Rd 91, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

Chiemsee Castle DC-Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong educational programming, meals included, community involvement, and responsive management. Multiple families report their children are happy, engaged, and show developmental progress.

Kind and friendly staffsafe learning environmentacademic focus (writingart

B-G Club - Oshkosh

4.26 score

4.4(9)

501 E Parkway Ave, Po Box 411, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

B-G CLUB - OSHKOSH receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, structured activities, and affordable pricing for school-age children. Parents consistently highlight friendly and interactive staff, diverse programming including field trips, and the facility's support during virtual learning. One negative review cited staff rudeness and privacy concerns.

Excellent care qualityaffordable pricingstructured activities and schedulesfrequent field trips (2-3 times weekly)

Christian Community Child Care Ctr

4.08 score

4.1(20)

3870 Jackson St, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Christian Community Child Care Center in Oshkosh receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with families praising the caring and welcoming staff, engaging activities, and Christian values. Parents appreciate transparent communication, cleanliness, safety, and the visible development of their children while in the center's care.

Caring and welcoming staffengaging activities (outdoor playfield tripsarts and crafts)

Arts For Kids

3.62 score

3.3(6)

400 City Center, Ste D, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Arts for Kids in Oshkosh receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child safety and care quality. While some parents praise the staff friendliness and their own positive experiences, multiple reviews report aggressive handling of children, inadequate nutrition, poor sleeping conditions, and unresponsive management when issues are raised.

Staff is friendlysome parents report positive experienceschildren enjoy attending

Tender Loving Care Child Care Ctr

3.19 score

2.9(14)

250 Josslyn St, Oshkosh, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

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 directorsindividual attention to children's needs

Child Daycare & Preschools in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

There are 25 child daycare & preschools in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, making up 93% of the 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 25 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, out of 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Oshkosh, 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

Oshkosh offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church 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 Oshkosh for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Oshkosh 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.

25 Child Daycare & Preschools in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oshkosh

Top Rated

Ymca Sch Age - Dty

Christian Comm Seventh Ave

Kyria Child Care Center

Chiemsee Castle Dc-Preschool LLC

Davis Child Care Center

B-G Club - Oshkosh

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