Some of the Best Daycares in La Crosse, WI
Of La Crosse's 45 daycares, 26 (58%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 25 group child care homes and 20 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 La Crosse. 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 La Crosse
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in La Crosse: 3.9 (Sample of 45).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in La Crosse: 3.3 (Sample of 34).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in La Crosse: 5.0 (Sample of 45).
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Some of the Best Daycares in La Crosse
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in La Crosse?
- There are 45 licensed child care providers in La Crosse.
- What percentage of La Crosse daycares have high quality ratings?
- 58% of La Crosse daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in La Crosse?
- 45 home-based providers operate in La Crosse.
- How do La Crosse daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- La Crosse 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