Best Daycares in Beaver Dam, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Beaver Dam's 16 daycares, 11 (69%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 10 group child care homes and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Beaver Dam: 4.1 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Beaver Dam: 3.4 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Beaver Dam: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Beaver Dam?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Beaver Dam.
- What percentage of Beaver Dam daycares have high quality ratings?
- 69% of Beaver Dam daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Beaver Dam?
- 15 home-based providers operate in Beaver Dam.
- How do Beaver Dam daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Beaver Dam daycares average 3.4 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