Best Daycares in Oshkosh, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Oshkosh's 45 daycares, 25 (56%) 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 24 group child care homes and 20 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Oshkosh: 3.8 (Sample of 45).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Oshkosh: 3.3 (Sample of 37).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Oshkosh: 5.0 (Sample of 45).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Oshkosh?
- There are 45 licensed child care providers in Oshkosh.
- What percentage of Oshkosh daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Oshkosh daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Oshkosh?
- 44 home-based providers operate in Oshkosh.
- How do Oshkosh daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Oshkosh 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