Best Daycares in Grafton, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Grafton's 11 daycares, 9 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 7 group child care homes and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Wisconsin's average of 94%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Grafton. 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 Grafton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Grafton: 4.0 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Grafton: 3.1 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Grafton: 5.0 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Grafton?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Grafton.
- What percentage of Grafton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Grafton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Grafton?
- 9 home-based providers operate in Grafton.
- How do Grafton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Grafton daycares average 3.1 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