Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Waukesha, WI

Waukesha, Wisconsin is served by 35 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in WaukeshaProviders
Child Care Centers21View directory
Family Child Care Homes10View directory
Group Child Care Homes9View directory
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs2View directory
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Child Care Centers in Waukesha

21 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Adeline Montessori School Inc Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 192 Child Care Center Child And Fam Ctrs Of Excellnc Inc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 265 Child Care Center Ebenezer Child Care Ctrs Inc Waukesha Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Giggly Hugs Child Care Inc Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Home Away From Home Daycare Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Kid's Kingdom Llc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Kid's Kingdom Llc Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Ctrs-Pine St Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Ctrs-Sunset Dr Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 118 Child Care Center La Casa De Esperanza Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 210 Child Care Center La Petite Academy- Watertown Rd Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 84 Child Care Center La Petite Academy- Woodburn Rd Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Mini Marigoldzz Daycare Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Momentum Early Learning Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Momentum Early Learning Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Momentum Early Learning Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Nat'l Ctrs For Lrning Excellnc Inc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 178 Child Care Center St Luke's Child Life Ministries Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 100 Child Care Center The Waukesha Family Ymca Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Waukesha Y Base - Mill Creek Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Young Achievers Childcare Ctr Llc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 49

Family Child Care Homes in Waukesha

10 licensed family child care homess are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Busy BJ'S Playhouse Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Dawn's Day Care Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Dawn's Day Care Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Discovering Me Waukesha, WI 53186 Family Child Care Home Discovering Me Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Little Minds Big Dreams Childcare Llc Waukesha, WI 53186 Family Child Care Home Ms. Ashley's Daycare Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sarah's Littles Adventures In Playschool Waukesha, WI 53189 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Spanish Immersion Home Daycare Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Susie's Home Childcare Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Waukesha

9 licensed group child care homess are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home After School - Summit View Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 34 Group Child Care Home Cadence Academy of Waukesha Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 85 Group Child Care Home Good Times Day Camp LLC Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 150 Group Child Care Home Happy Hearts Learning Academy Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 50 Group Child Care Home Kindercare Learning CTRS-Pine St Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 125 Group Child Care Home Kindergarten Prep Preschool INC Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 50 Group Child Care Home La Casa De Esperanza Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 210 Group Child Care Home La Petite Academy- Watertown Rd Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 84 Group Child Care Home Waukesha YMCA Childrens Academy Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 48

Preschools in Waukesha

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Christ The Life Luth Preschool Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 64 Preschool Cloverleaf Preschool - Dopp St Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 80 Preschool Cloverleaf Preschool - Wisconsin Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 29 Preschool Kindergarten Prep Preschool Inc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 50

Head Start Programs in Waukesha

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 66 Head Start Program National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 48
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School-Age Programs in Waukesha

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Waukesha. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Good Times Day Camp Llc Waukesha, WI 53188 Capacity 200 School-Age Program Waukesha Ymca Day Camp Waukesha, WI 53186 Capacity 140

ZIP codes in Waukesha

ZIP 53186Care providersZIP 53188Care providersZIP 53189Care providers
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How to pick care in Waukesha

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Waukesha, WI, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Waukesha County

Big Bend, WI 3 providers Brookfield, WI 35 providers Delafield, WI 4 providers Dousman, WI 5 providers Eagle, WI 3 providers Elm Grove, WI 4 providers Genesee Depot, WI 1 providers Hartland, WI 11 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Waukesha, WI have?
Based on current licensing data, Waukesha is home to 35 state-licensed providers: 21 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Waukesha facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Waukesha to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Waukesha licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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