Best Daycares in Wauwatosa, WI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Wauwatosa's 33 daycares, 19 (58%) 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 8 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Wauwatosa. 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 Wauwatosa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wauwatosa: 4.0 (Sample of 33).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wauwatosa: 3.3 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wauwatosa: 5.0 (Sample of 33).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Wauwatosa?
- There are 33 licensed child care providers in Wauwatosa.
- What percentage of Wauwatosa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 58% of Wauwatosa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Wisconsin.
- What types of childcare are available in Wauwatosa?
- 32 home-based providers operate in Wauwatosa.
- How do Wauwatosa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Wisconsin?
- Wauwatosa 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
All 33 Daycares in Wauwatosa
- Right at School at Eisenhower Elementary
- Right at School at Lincoln Elementary
- Right at School at Madison Elementary
- Right at School at Mckinley Elementary
- Right at School at Roosevelt Elementary
- Right at School at Underwood Elementary
- Right at School at Washington Elementary
- Right at School at Wauwatosa Montessori
- Right at School at Wilson Elementary