
Compare 21 child daycare & preschools in Racine. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Racine has 21 licensed child daycare & preschools with 122 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 62% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 53405 (avg 4.8 stars), while 53402 has the largest selection (9 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
4340 Six Mile Rd, Racine, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
These reviews appear to be for Prince of Peace Church rather than its preschool/child care program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere and pastoral leadership. No actual daycare or preschool program feedback is provided.
5109 Washington Ave, Racine, WI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Christ Church Child Care receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming Christian environment that prepares children well for kindergarten and beyond.
4811 6 Mile Rd, Racine, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Parents consistently praise Serendipity Preschool for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family. Families appreciate the welcoming environment, flexible scheduling, daily updates with photos, and quality care across all age groups from infants through preschool. Multiple families have returned with multiple children and recommend the facility highly.
1430 Grove Ave, Racine, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children
St. Edward's Child Development Center in Racine receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, curriculum, communication, and child development outcomes. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about administrative honesty, staff training, safety protocols, and building security.
1630 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Parents consistently praise One Step Ahead Children Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Families report positive long-term experiences, with many having multiple children attend over years. The center is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and effective child development practices.
2711 19th St, Racine, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
LA PRE ENTERPRISE (operating as LaPre Academy) in Racine receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and long-term enrollment satisfaction, but several parents report serious concerns about director communication, vehicle safety, and child care incidents.
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Racine
Top qualities mentioned across 122 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Racine, based on parent reviews
Racine zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53405 | 5 | 4.8 | 2 | |
| 53402 | 9 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 53403 | 5 | 4.5 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Racine (21–480 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
4
Highest rated daycares in Racine based on parent reviews
4340 Six Mile Rd, Racine, WI
These reviews appear to be for Prince of Peace Church rather than its preschool/child care program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere and pastoral leadership. No actual daycare or preschool program feedback is provided.
815 De Koven Ave, Racine, WI
Parents describe Y'S Kids - Fine Arts as a highly welcoming and nurturing environment with passionate, compassionate staff. One reviewer highlights the school as a 'true home' for older elementary students, while others praise the helpful office and principal for creating a flourishing atmosphere for younger children.
4811 6 Mile Rd, Racine, WI
Parents consistently praise Serendipity Preschool for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family. Families appreciate the welcoming environment, flexible scheduling, daily updates with photos, and quality care across all age groups from infants through preschool. Multiple families have returned with multiple children and recommend the facility highly.
2915 Wright Ave, Racine, WI
One parent describes AIM NOW as a great private daycare with amazing teachers, while another highlights the staff's friendliness and good pricing. The few reviews so far mention positive aspects of the teachers and cost without noting any drawbacks.
1430 Grove Ave, Racine, WI
St. Edward's Child Development Center in Racine receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, curriculum, communication, and child development outcomes. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about administrative honesty, staff training, safety protocols, and building security.
2500 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI
One parent describes the RACINE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL as a great option for preschool and 4k programs. The single review provided offers a positive assessment of the center's offerings.
There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Racine, Wisconsin, making up 84% of the 25 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Racine have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 62% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 122 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Racine, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes AIM NOW as a great private daycare with amazing teachers, while another highlights the staff's friendliness and good pricing. The few reviews so far mention positive aspects of the teachers and cost without noting any drawbacks.
One parent describes the RACINE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL as a great option for preschool and 4k programs. The single review provided offers a positive assessment of the center's offerings.
These reviews appear to be for Prince of Peace Church rather than its preschool/child care program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere and pastoral leadership. No actual daycare or preschool program feedback is provided.
One parent describes the staff as awesome and expresses strong affection for the program. The single review highlights a positive experience with their child's care.
Parents describe Y'S Kids - Fine Arts as a highly welcoming and nurturing environment with passionate, compassionate staff. One reviewer highlights the school as a 'true home' for older elementary students, while others praise the helpful office and principal for creating a flourishing atmosphere for younger children.
One parent describes the center as having a great owner and staff, noting a very clean and friendly environment for children.
Parents consistently praise Serendipity Preschool for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family. Families appreciate the welcoming environment, flexible scheduling, daily updates with photos, and quality care across all age groups from infants through preschool. Multiple families have returned with multiple children and recommend the facility highly.
St. Edward's Child Development Center in Racine receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with strong praise for staff quality, curriculum, communication, and child development outcomes. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about administrative honesty, staff training, safety protocols, and building security.
Parents highlight the center's welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable teachers, and structured programs, with multiple families expressing strong satisfaction and intent to return. One parent notes a specific challenge with infant enrollment availability, despite quick placement for their toddler.
Parents consistently praise One Step Ahead Children Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Families report positive long-term experiences, with many having multiple children attend over years. The center is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and effective child development practices.
One parent highlights the director's diligence and praises specific teachers for their care, while another reports a severe negative experience involving staff negligence, unclean conditions, and safety hazards. The latter review details instances of staff using phones during care, leaving children with unhygienic conditions, and exposing a child to a choking hazard while responding aggressively to parental concerns.
LA PRE ENTERPRISE (operating as LaPre Academy) in Racine receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and long-term enrollment satisfaction, but several parents report serious concerns about director communication, vehicle safety, and child care incidents.
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Centers on 3 Mile Rd for its caring, supportive staff and quality curriculum. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting children's academic progress, emotional development, and genuine connections with teachers and directors. The facility is noted for flexibility, provided meals, and transparent daily communication through photos and videos.
Acelero Learning at NGN has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and supervision. While one parent praised the HeadStart program teachers, multiple parents reported poor supervision at outings, unprofessional staff behavior toward children and families, discriminatory practices, and sanitation issues.
Little Champs Academy II LLC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, cleanliness, and helpful directors. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff responsiveness, communication failures, inadequate care for special needs children, and unprofessional conduct by management.
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