Some of the Best Daycares in Milwaukee, WI
Of Milwaukee's 1,991 daycares, 1,286 (65%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 496 group child care homes and 1,381 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 4.1 (Sample of 1,991).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 3.1 (Sample of 1,175).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 5.0 (Sample of 1,991).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Milwaukee
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Milwaukee?
- There are 1,991 licensed child care providers in Milwaukee.
- What percentage of Milwaukee daycares have high quality ratings?
- 65% of Milwaukee daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Milwaukee?
- 1,877 home-based providers operate in Milwaukee.
- How do Milwaukee daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Milwaukee 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