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Best Headstart Programs in Watertown, WI

Compare 1 headstart programs in Watertown. Average rating: 4.77/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Watertown, Wisconsin at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.77/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Watertown offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.77/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Watertown

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
    Gingerbread Preschool And Ccc INC
    4.18 score
    4.3(8)

    120 Kuckkan Ln, Watertown, WI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Gingerbread Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the personalized, nurturing care and strong staff-parent communication. The facility creates a tight-knit community atmosphere where children thrive academically and emotionally. One parent reported administrative and billing issues after a schedule change, though their child enjoyed the facility.

    Personalized attention to each childwarm and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationgood behavior de-escalation techniques

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Watertown

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Watertown, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.65avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Watertown (42–95 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Watertown based on parent reviews

Jefferson Co Head Start Watertown

5(1)

415 S Eighth St, Watertown, WI

One parent describes the program as an outstanding and highly underrated early learning environment where their children demonstrated tremendous growth. The reviewer highlights the staff as being great and super hands-on, noting that the art projects are always beautiful and outstanding. Parents and children reportedly miss the school and teachers after attendance.

great staffsuper hands-on approachbeautiful and outstanding art projects

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Daycare types in Watertown

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Watertown, Wisconsin

There are 1 headstart programs in Watertown, Wisconsin, making up 25% of the 4 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 Watertown have an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Watertown

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Jefferson Co Head Start Watertown
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes the program as an outstanding and highly underrated early learning environment where their children demonstrated tremendous growth. The reviewer highlights the staff as being great and super hands-on, noting that the art projects are always beautiful and outstanding. Parents and children reportedly miss the school and teachers after attendance.

great staffsuper hands-on approachbeautiful and outstanding art projects
Address
415 S Eighth St, Watertown, WI
Phone
(920) 261-8716
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Watertown, Wisconsin, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Watertown have an average Google rating of 4.77 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Watertown, 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
Watertown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Watertown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Watertown 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.