Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Bayfield County

Bayfield County, Wisconsin is home to 2 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, WI 1 providers Bayfield, WI 4 providers Iron River, WI 1 providers Washburn, WI 2 providers

Family Child Care Homes in Bayfield County

2 providers in Bayfield County: Iron River, Washburn

Family Child Care Home Free Range Playcare Iron River, WI 54847 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Milk and Honey Day Care LLC Washburn, WI 54891 Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Bayfield County

4 providers in Bayfield County: Bayfield,

Group Child Care Home Family Forum Hs Center 5 Bayfield, WI 54814 Capacity 17 Group Child Care Home Red Cliff Early Childhood Center Bayfield, WI 54814 Capacity 82 Group Child Care Home Smiling Faces Daycare WI 54847 Capacity 40 Group Child Care Home Zhawenimikaang Early Care Center Bayfield, WI 54814 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Bayfield County

1 provider in Bayfield County: Bayfield

Head Start Program Center # 5 Bayfield, WI 54814 Capacity 6

School-Age Programs in Bayfield County

1 provider in Bayfield County: Washburn

School-Age Program Washburn Early Learning Center Washburn, WI 54891 Capacity 50

Choosing care in Bayfield County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Bayfield County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Bayfield County have?

According to current licensing data, Bayfield County, Wisconsin has 2 licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Bayfield County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Bayfield, Iron River, Washburn have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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