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

Washburn County, Wisconsin is home to 12 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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Birchwood, WI 2 providers Minong, WI 1 providers Shell Lake, WI 2 providers Spooner, WI 8 providers

Child Care Centers in Washburn County

3 providers in Washburn County: Spooner, Minong

Child Care Center Creative Kids Learning Center Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 65 Child Care Center The Clubhouse Creative Kids Learning Center Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Tiny Seeds Learning Center Minong, WI 54859 Capacity 50

Family Child Care Homes in Washburn County

6 providers in Washburn County: Spooner, Shell Lake, Birchwood

Family Child Care Home Building Blocks Child Care Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Diane's Daycare Shell Lake, WI 54871 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Grey Mansion Day Care Birchwood, WI 54817 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lil River Rascalls Daycare Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Lakers Daycare Shell Lake, WI 54871 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Lots-Of-Hugs Child Care Birchwood, WI 54817 Capacity 8

Preschools in Washburn County

3 providers in Washburn County: Spooner

Preschool Cradle To Crayons Preschool Llc Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 64 Preschool Faith Lutheran Preschool Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 16 Preschool Little Lambs Preschool Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 8

Head Start Programs in Washburn County

1 provider in Washburn County: Spooner

Head Start Program Spooner Head Start Spooner, WI 54801 Capacity 33

Choosing care in Washburn County

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 Washburn 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 Washburn County have?

According to current licensing data, Washburn County, Wisconsin has 12 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Washburn County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Birchwood, Minong, Shell Lake, Spooner 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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