Best Daycares in Waukesha, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waukesha's 36 daycares, 30 (83%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Wisconsin's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.8 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 26 group child care homes and 9 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Waukesha. 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 Waukesha
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waukesha: 4.4 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waukesha: 3.8 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waukesha: 5.0 (Sample of 36).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waukesha?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Waukesha.
- What percentage of Waukesha daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Waukesha daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Waukesha?
- 35 home-based providers operate in Waukesha.
- How do Waukesha daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Waukesha daycares average 3.8 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