Best Daycares in Middleton, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Middleton's 26 daycares, 21 (81%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 14 group child care homes and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Middleton. 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 Middleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Middleton: 4.5 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Middleton: 3.5 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Middleton: 5.0 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Middleton?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Middleton.
- What percentage of Middleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 81% of Middleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Middleton?
- 24 home-based providers operate in Middleton.
- How do Middleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Middleton daycares average 3.5 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