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1,168 Child Daycare & Preschools in Wisconsin

Browse 1,168 child daycare & preschools 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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Ywca Lincoln Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the YWCA Lincoln Child Care Program as a great and educational place where their children enjoyed attending. Feedback highlights the quality of the staff and positive memories from both daycare and preschool experiences.

educational environmentgreat staffpositive child experience
Address
1821 Conde St, Janesville, WI
Phone
(608) 743-6785
Quality
Tender Tykes Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the engaging environment where children enjoy arts, crafts, and socializing, with teachers who provide dedicated care. Daily app updates keep families informed, and staff members like Sam are noted for being flexible and safe.

Daily app updatesengaging arts and craftssocial opportunities
Address
110 W Ormsby, P O Box 465, Oxford, WI
Phone
(608) 586-5600
Kiel Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
621 6th St, Kiel, WI
Phone
(920) 894-7451
Precious Memories Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's ability to put nervous families at ease and provide a safe, happy environment for their children. Reviewers appreciate the organized operations, regular communication through pictures and daily reports, and the welcoming atmosphere that encourages long-term enrollment.

knowledgeable and reassuring staffsafe and happy environmentclear communication with parents
Address
132 W Menasha Ave, Whitelaw, WI
Phone
(920) 732-3473
Quality
Lakeshore Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3400 Division St, Manitowoc, WI
Phone
(920) 682-6290
Quality
Milestones Prog For Child-Holy Fam
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the facility as a great program offering full-time daycare for young children. The single review provided does not mention any drawbacks.

Full time daycare availabilitysuitable for young children
Address
4849 N Wildwood Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI
Phone
(414) 332-8175
Wauwatosa Dc And Lrng Ctr - St Jude
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight a welcoming environment where staff demonstrate kindness, professionalism, and a strong commitment to helping children acclimate. Reviewers specifically praise the helpful office staff and knowledgeable directors for creating a positive and supportive experience for both children and families.

welcoming atmospherekind and tender staffhelpful office staff
Address
800 Glenview, Wauwatosa, WI
Phone
(414) 479-3050
Quality
Community Preschool Whitefish Bay
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the engaging curriculum, including monthly themes and special programs like 'Wizard of the day,' which keep children excited to attend. Parents appreciate the close-knit family atmosphere and the dedicated teachers who foster a loving environment for both toddlers and preschoolers.

Engaging monthly themes'Wizard of the day' programloving and supportive teachers
Address
5655 N Lake Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI
Phone
(414) 961-0432
Matc West Allis Campus Childrens Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that the facility is spotless and notes their children have never been sick since enrolling, while another reviewer praises the beautiful space and the significant learning their children have achieved.

spotless facilitychildren have never been sickhigh quality care
Address
865 S 72nd St, West Allis, WI
Phone
(414) 456-5419
Quality
Carpenters Shop Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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Address
819 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI
Phone
(414) 431-0306
Quality
Inspiring Minds Child Dev Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the center's clean, calm, and beautiful facility, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes parents feel immediately comfortable. Parents also appreciate the professional and friendly staff, describing the overall experience as wonderful.

clean environmentcalm atmospherewelcoming staff
Address
4815 W Bradley Rd, Brown Deer, WI
Phone
(414) 446-5727
Quality
Oak Creek Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent, a former early childhood teacher, highlights the program's developmentally appropriate and engaging curriculum, noting a balanced mix of structured lessons, individualized activities, and play. They appreciate the kind and welcoming teachers, as well as the flexible half-day schedule that helped their child transition smoothly into a school routine.

developmentally appropriate curriculumkind and welcoming teachersbalanced mix of structured lessons and play
Address
8675 S 13th St, Oak Creek, WI
Phone
(414) 762-6900
Quality
Early Childhood Educational Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Early Childhood Educational Center in Oak Creek receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the combination of educational programming with quality childcare. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and well-rounded curriculum that supports child development across various ages.

Educational curriculum combined with childcare servicescaring and professional staffsafe environment
Address
10479 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek, WI
Phone
(414) 764-6970
Quality
Whitefish Bay Shorewood Nursery Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the school as an amazing setting with a perfect partial-day schedule for introducing young children to a classroom environment. The curriculum is noted for being play-centered while introducing foundational concepts, supported by knowledgeable teachers with teaching degrees.

partial day scheduleplay-centered curriculumintroduction of letters and numbers
Address
1225 E Olive St, Shorewood, WI
Phone
(414) 964-3590
Greendale Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Greendale Playschool as a long-standing community staple that fosters daily enthusiasm for learning through a play-based model. The reviewer highlights significant social and academic growth for their child over a two-year period, while also praising the quality of the teaching staff.

play-based learningsocial and academic growthenthusiastic engagement
Address
6015 Clover Ln, Greendale, WI
Phone
(414) 421-8343
The Aemilian Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise The Aemilian Preschool for its caring, degreed teachers, strong child development outcomes, and responsive communication. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically in a well-equipped facility with low teacher-to-student ratios and NAEYC accreditation.

Compassionate and degreed teachersquick staff communicationlow child-to-student ratios
Address
4515 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI
Phone
(414) 463-1641
Quality
Milestones Prog For Child-Parkway
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the program as a great option for full-time daycare for young children. The feedback highlights the quality of the program itself.

great programoffers full time daycare
Address
5910 N Milwaukee River Pkwy, Glendale, WI
Phone
(414) 351-3748
Milestones Prog For Child-Indian Hi
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center-based program as great and suitable for full-time daycare for young children. The feedback highlights the quality of the program offered at this location. No negative comments were mentioned in the single review.

Great programfull time daycaresuitable for young children
Address
1101 W Brown Deer Rd, River Hills, WI
Phone
(414) 351-0810
Quality
Milestones Prog For Child-Lydell
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the Milestones Program for Child-Lyddell as a great program offering full-time daycare for young children. The single review highlights the quality of the program and its availability for full-time care.

Great programFull-time daycare availability
Address
5205 N Lydell Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI
Phone
(414) 967-3024
Quality
Milestones Prog For Child-St Monica
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the Milestones Program for Child-St Monica as a great option offering full-time daycare for young children. The single review highlights the program's quality and availability.

full time daycaregreat program
Address
5635 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI
Phone
(414) 967-3039
Curiosity Cor Nur Sch Of Wau Pr Ch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that their preschooler has thrived in the program, noting the teachers' engagement and frequent changes to classroom themes and stations. Another review describes the environment as warm and welcoming, with positive comments on communication and family involvement.

thriving for young childrenamazing teachersfrequent theme and station changes
Address
2366 N 80th St, Wauwatosa, WI
Phone
(414) 774-5005
Howards Grove Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
437 Wisconsin, Howards Grove, WI
Phone
(920) 565-2238
Quality
Little Shepherds Inn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the dedicated staff who balance fun and educational play to prepare children for school. Families appreciate the ample outdoor and indoor space for physical activity, along with nutritious homemade meals and reasonable rates.

dedicated staffeducational and fun playschool readiness preparation
Address
237 S Main St, Cedar Grove, WI
Phone
(920) 912-6327
Quality
Child'S Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers describe Child's Play as a wonderful and safe environment where staff demonstrate genuine care for the children. Parents appreciate the continuity of staff and the balance of learning and fun, noting that the setting allows working parents peace of mind.

kind teacherscaring staffhigh staff retention
Address
3304 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI
Phone
(920) 459-7919
Great Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A parent describes a positive experience where their child enjoys the daily activities and looks forward to attending. The program is noted for balancing play-based learning with structured routines to teach academic basics and social skills. Teachers are highlighted as genuinely caring and knowledgeable.

enjoyable activitiesbalanced play and routineacademic learning
Address
2401 Kohler Memorial Dr, Sheboygan, WI
Phone
(920) 452-2401
So Big P S And Children'S House INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
912 Roosevelt Ave, Howards Grove, WI
Phone
(920) 565-7600
Here We Grow Child Care - Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's use of a real-time app for updates and a nurturing environment that utilizes positive reinforcement and the Love and Logic program. Reviewers appreciate the staff's dedication and the children's excitement, noting that the facility feels like family and provides secure, engaging care.

real-time app updatespositive reinforcementLove and Logic program
Address
307 Lincoln Ave, Sheboygan, WI
Phone
(920) 458-8003
Quality
Big Steps Little Feet LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Big Steps Little Feet LLC as a wonderful and highly recommended childcare option with amazing staff. Reviewers highlight the facility's superb activities and structure, noting that the team actively assists in loving, teaching, and raising their children rather than simply watching them.

caring and fantastic staffsuperb activities and structureactive involvement in child development
Address
4217 Kadlec Dr, Sheboygan, WI
Phone
(920) 458-5437
Quality
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The few reviews mention a welcoming atmosphere and caring staff, with one parent highlighting the long tenure of the current pastor. The feedback emphasizes a friendly community focused on confessional Lutheran theology and preaching from God's word.

welcoming environmentcaring pastorslong-serving leadership
Address
W2776 State Highway 32, Howards Grove, WI
Phone
(920) 565-3669
La Crosse Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent notes that the school offers a wonderful environment where their children thrived, while another describes the location as a fun place with amazing people. Both reviewers highly recommend the preschool.

Great teacherswonderful environmentchildren thrived
Address
1818 Redfield St, La Crosse, WI
Phone
(608) 782-3320

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,168 child daycare & preschools 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.