17 Child Daycare & Preschools in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Browse all 17 child daycare & preschools in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waukesha
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.
- 1Giggly Hugs Child Care INC4.72 score4.9(20)
733 Linden St, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Giggly Hugs Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, loving, and inclusive environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care, the engaging activities and outdoor space, and excellent daily communication through photos and updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing their trust in the facility's nurturing approach.
Warm and loving staffengaging activitiesoutdoor play spacedaily photo updates and communication - 2Christ The Life Luth Preschool4.62 score4.8(17)
3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Christ the Life Lutheran Preschool in Waukesha receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, small class sizes, nature-focused outdoor curriculum, and effective kindergarten preparation. The faith-based program and engaging teaching approach, particularly Mr. Boris's nature integration, have earned strong recommendations from families.
caring and attentive staffsmall class sizesoutdoor nature-focused programsfaith-based curriculum - 3Cloverleaf Preschool Dopp St4.58 score5(7)
1415 Dopp St, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Cloverleaf Preschool receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment while providing creative learning activities. Children show strong academic preparation and enthusiasm for attending school.
caring and loving teacherscreative learning projectsattentive stafffamily-like environment - 4All About Learning - Paramount Dr4.4 score4.5(20)
1705 Paramount Dr, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
All About Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, flexible staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are learning well, feel loved, and thrive in the program, with many families staying enrolled for multiple years.
Caring and dedicated teachersexcellent communication with parentsflexible schedulingsmall class sizes - 5St Luke'S Child Life Ministries4.39 score4.5(17)
300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
St. Luke's Child Life Ministries receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the caring and supportive staff, quality childcare and 4K programs, and strong family-oriented environment. The facility is also praised for its music programs, community events, and welcoming church community.
caring and loving stafffamily environmentmusic programs4K and daycare programs - 6Child And Fam Ctrs Of Excellnc INC4.32 score4.4(20)
N4 W22000 Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 265 children
Parents consistently praise Child and Family Centers of Excellence for exceptional, loving teachers with extensive experience, clean facilities with excellent play areas, and comprehensive services including meals and educational programming. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos, accommodates various scheduling needs, and creates a welcoming community environment. Multiple long-term families report peace of mind and high satisfaction with the quality of care.
Experienced and caring teachersclean facility with multiple play areasmeals and snacks providedreasonable fees - 7Kindergarten Prep Preschool INC4.08 score4.1(16)
W266 N555 Eastmound Dr, Waukesha, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Kindergarten Prep Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, structured learning activities, affordability, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The new director is credited with implementing improvements that have enhanced consistency and staff morale.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent-teacher communication via Brightwheel appstructured learning with weekly themes and assessmentsaffordability
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Highest rated daycares in Waukesha based on parent reviews
Giggly Hugs Child Care INC
733 Linden St, Waukesha, WI
Giggly Hugs Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, loving, and inclusive environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care, the engaging activities and outdoor space, and excellent daily communication through photos and updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing their trust in the facility's nurturing approach.
Christ The Life Luth Preschool
3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI
Christ the Life Lutheran Preschool in Waukesha receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, small class sizes, nature-focused outdoor curriculum, and effective kindergarten preparation. The faith-based program and engaging teaching approach, particularly Mr. Boris's nature integration, have earned strong recommendations from families.
Cloverleaf Preschool Dopp St
1415 Dopp St, Waukesha, WI
Cloverleaf Preschool receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment while providing creative learning activities. Children show strong academic preparation and enthusiasm for attending school.
All About Learning - Paramount Dr
1705 Paramount Dr, Waukesha, WI
All About Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, flexible staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are learning well, feel loved, and thrive in the program, with many families staying enrolled for multiple years.
St Luke'S Child Life Ministries
300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI
St. Luke's Child Life Ministries receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the caring and supportive staff, quality childcare and 4K programs, and strong family-oriented environment. The facility is also praised for its music programs, community events, and welcoming church community.
Child And Fam Ctrs Of Excellnc INC
N4 W22000 Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI
Parents consistently praise Child and Family Centers of Excellence for exceptional, loving teachers with extensive experience, clean facilities with excellent play areas, and comprehensive services including meals and educational programming. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos, accommodates various scheduling needs, and creates a welcoming community environment. Multiple long-term families report peace of mind and high satisfaction with the quality of care.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Waukesha, Wisconsin
There are 17 child daycare & preschools in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Waukesha, 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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Cloverleaf Preschool receives consistent praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment while providing creative learning activities. Children show strong academic preparation and enthusiasm for attending school.
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- 1415 Dopp St, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 544-1128
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- W238 N1664 Busse Rd, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 523-6800
Giggly Hugs Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, loving, and inclusive environment where children thrive. Parents highlight the dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care, the engaging activities and outdoor space, and excellent daily communication through photos and updates. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, citing their trust in the facility's nurturing approach.
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- 733 Linden St, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 408-3334
Christ the Life Lutheran Preschool in Waukesha receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, small class sizes, nature-focused outdoor curriculum, and effective kindergarten preparation. The faith-based program and engaging teaching approach, particularly Mr. Boris's nature integration, have earned strong recommendations from families.
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- 3031 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 547-7315
All About Learning receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, flexible staff and strong communication. Parents report their children are learning well, feel loved, and thrive in the program, with many families staying enrolled for multiple years.
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- 1705 Paramount Dr, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 549-9199
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St. Luke's Child Life Ministries receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the caring and supportive staff, quality childcare and 4K programs, and strong family-oriented environment. The facility is also praised for its music programs, community events, and welcoming church community.
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- 300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 522-6738
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Parents consistently praise Child and Family Centers of Excellence for exceptional, loving teachers with extensive experience, clean facilities with excellent play areas, and comprehensive services including meals and educational programming. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos, accommodates various scheduling needs, and creates a welcoming community environment. Multiple long-term families report peace of mind and high satisfaction with the quality of care.
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- N4 W22000 Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 548-8080
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- 1714 Manhattan Dr, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 232-8943
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Kindergarten Prep Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, structured learning activities, affordability, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The new director is credited with implementing improvements that have enhanced consistency and staff morale.
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- W266 N555 Eastmound Dr, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 549-0900
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- N4w22000 Bluemound Rd, Building W, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 548-8080
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- 210 Greenwood Ave, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 548-9302
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- 2100 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 409-2323
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- 1531 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, WI
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- (262) 544-1316
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Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and quality education. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and feel safe, loved, and engaged in learning activities. The center director Katie and individual teachers are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness, communication with parents, and genuine care for each child.
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- 125 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 542-6994
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La Petite Academy on Woodburn Rd in Waukesha receives universally positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, strong leadership, and nurturing environment that supports child development. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, safety practices, and individualized care across all age groups from infants through school age.
- Address
- 1821 Woodburn Rd, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 524-9566
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La Petite Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication through daily updates and in-room cameras. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with parents expressing confidence in their children's safety and care.
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- 20550 W Watertown Rd, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 789-5275
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KinderCare Learning Centers on Pine Street in Waukesha has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, strong leadership under directors Kelly and Jodi, excellent communication through the app, and individualized attention to each child's development and learning.
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- 1705 S Pine St, Waukesha, WI
- Phone
- (262) 549-3283
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