Best Daycares in Baraboo, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Baraboo's 13 daycares, 10 (77%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.3 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 9 group child care homes and 4 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Wisconsin's average of 94%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Baraboo. 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 Baraboo
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Baraboo: 4.2 (Sample of 13).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Baraboo: 3.3 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Baraboo: 5.0 (Sample of 13).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Baraboo?
- There are 13 licensed child care providers in Baraboo.
- What percentage of Baraboo daycares have high quality ratings?
- 77% of Baraboo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Baraboo?
- 13 home-based providers operate in Baraboo.
- How do Baraboo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Baraboo daycares average 3.3 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