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

Waupaca, Wisconsin is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Waupaca	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Waupaca

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Waupaca. 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 The Lakes Children's Center Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 39 Child Care Center The Waupaca Child Development Ctr Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 32

Family Child Care Homes in Waupaca

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Waupaca. 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 C - Me Grow Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Lambs Family Child Care Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sarah Shock Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Waupaca

1 licensed group child care homes is listed in Waupaca. 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 The Waupaca Child Development CTR Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 37

Preschools in Waupaca

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Waupaca. 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 Sunny Day Childcare And Preschool Inc. Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 220 Preschool Trinity's Tiny Treasures Preschool Inc Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 30 Preschool Victory Child Care And Preschool Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 35

Head Start Programs in Waupaca

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Waupaca. 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 Waupaca Child Development Center Waupaca, WI 54981 Capacity 10

ZIP codes in Waupaca

ZIP 54981Care providers

How to pick care in Waupaca

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.

When you are choosing care in Waupaca, WI, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Waupaca County

Clintonville, WI 9 providers Iola, WI 3 providers Manawa, WI 1 providers Marion, WI 4 providers New London, WI 7 providers Weyauwega, WI 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Waupaca, WI have?

Based on current licensing data, Waupaca is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Waupaca facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Waupaca to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Waupaca 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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