Best Daycares in Balsam Lake, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Balsam Lake's 3 daycares, 1 (33%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Wisconsin averages of 3.3 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Balsam Lake. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Wisconsin methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Balsam Lake
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Balsam Lake: 3.3 (Sample of 3).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Balsam Lake: 3.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Balsam Lake: 5.0 (Sample of 3).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Balsam Lake?
- There are 3 licensed child care providers in Balsam Lake.
- What percentage of Balsam Lake daycares have high quality ratings?
- 33% of Balsam Lake daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Balsam Lake?
- 2 home-based providers operate in Balsam Lake.
- How do Balsam Lake daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Balsam Lake daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Wisconsin statewide average of 3.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Wisconsin