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Best Daycares in Milwaukee, WI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Milwaukee's 2,474 daycares, 1,064 (43%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Wisconsin's statewide rate of 49%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Wisconsin averages of 3.3 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 513 group child care homes and 1,847 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.

2,474
Daycares
1,064
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Milwaukee

586(24%)
478(19%)
1,407(57%)
3(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 3.7 (Sample of 2,474).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 3.1 (Sample of 1,685).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Milwaukee: 4.1 (Sample of 2,474).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Milwaukee

A And S Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Place Preschool Inc
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Childrens Kastle
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Daddy and Daughter's Family Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Gift of Joy Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Greater Start Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Kidz Life Learning Center
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Legacy of Their Own Academy
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Lil Lee-Way Child Care
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Lil Lee-Way Child Care
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Lot to Learn Day Care
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A New Beginning Fam Child Care Llc
Milwaukee, WI
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Milwaukee?
There are 2,474 licensed child care providers in Milwaukee.
What percentage of Milwaukee daycares have high quality ratings?
43% of Milwaukee daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 49% statewide in Wisconsin.
What types of childcare are available in Milwaukee?
2,360 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

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