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

Polk County, Wisconsin is home to 30 state-licensed care providers across 10 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Amery, WI 6 providers Balsam Lake, WI 6 providers Clear Lake, WI 2 providers Dresser, WI 3 providers Frederic, WI 3 providers Luck, WI 4 providers Milltown, WI 3 providers Osceola, WI 6 providers Star Prairie, WI 3 providers Turtle Lake, WI 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Polk County

10 providers in Polk County: Osceola, Dresser, Frederic, Amery, Milltown, Luck

Child Care Center Carebare Daycare Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 81 Child Care Center Kids Klub Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Little Saints Child Care Center Dresser, WI 54009 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Little Saints Child Care Center Too Dresser, WI 54009 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Roots And Branches Frederic, WI 54837 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Saints Little Learners Dresser, WI 54009 Capacity 35 Child Care Center The Clubhouse Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 130 Child Care Center The Grove Childcare Center Milltown, WI 54858 Capacity 60 Child Care Center The Nest At Butternut Crossing Luck, WI 54853 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Umos Amery Center Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 35

Family Child Care Homes in Polk County

19 providers in Polk County: Star Prairie, Luck, Osceola, Balsam Lake, Milltown, Clear Lake, Frederic, Amery

Family Child Care Home Annamarie Briggs Star Prairie, WI 54026 Capacity 2 Family Child Care Home Brenda's Kiddie Kare Luck, WI 54853 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Brenda's Kiddie Kare Luck, WI 54853 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Grace For Kids Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Hillside Sprouts Star Prairie, WI 54026 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Hillside Sprouts Childcare Star Prairie, WI 54026 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Katie's Coop Childcare Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Katie's Coop Childcare Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Kids Quest Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lil' Rascals Playhouse Milltown, WI 54858 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lil' Rascals Playhouse Milltown, WI 54858 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Trees Childcare Clear Lake, WI 54005 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lois Petersen Frederic, WI 54837 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mariann's Little Lambs Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Mariann's Little Lambs Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Sherry's Day Care Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Stacy's Licensed Day Care Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Tammy's Family Day Care Luck, WI 54853 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Wild Roots Childcare Llc Clear Lake, WI 54005 Capacity 8

Group Child Care Homes in Polk County

2 providers in Polk County: Osceola, Balsam Lake

Group Child Care Home Carebare Daycare Osceola, WI 54020 Capacity 81 Group Child Care Home Polk County Head Start Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 35

Preschools in Polk County

1 provider in Polk County: Turtle Lake

Preschool Busy Bees Pre-School Center Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Capacity 30
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Head Start Programs in Polk County

4 providers in Polk County: Turtle Lake, Balsam Lake

Head Start Program Cesa 11 Turtle Lake Head Start Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Polk County Early Learning Center Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 34 Head Start Program Polk County Head Start Cesa 11 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Turtle Lake Head Start Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Capacity 17

School-Age Programs in Polk County

3 providers in Polk County: Frederic, Amery, Balsam Lake

School-Age Program Roots and Branches Frederic, WI 54837 Capacity 92 School-Age Program The Clubhouse Amery, WI 54001 Capacity 130 School-Age Program Unity Leap Center Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Capacity 70
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Choosing care in Polk County

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Polk County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Polk County have?
According to current licensing data, Polk County, Wisconsin has 30 licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 19 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
Which cities in Polk County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Amery, Balsam Lake, Clear Lake, Dresser, Frederic and others 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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