Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 53186 (Waukesha, WI)
In Waukesha, WI, ZIP 53186 has 26 listed providers on record (10 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, 6 group child care homes, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs, 1 school-age programs). Compare listings below.
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Data profile for ZIP 53186
The current data covers the 26 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 53186: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 24 of these providers report 1,913 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 26 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,913 |
Care types in ZIP 53186
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State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSY BJ'S PLAYHOUSE | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| CADENCE ACADEMY OF WAUKESHA | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 85 |
| Child And Fam Ctrs Of Excellnc Inc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 265 |
| Cloverleaf Preschool - Wisconsin Ave | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 29 |
| Discovering Me | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| DISCOVERING ME | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 6 |
| HAPPY HEARTS LEARNING ACADEMY | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| Home Away From Home Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Kid's Kingdom Llc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 19 |
| Kindergarten Prep Preschool Inc | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| KINDERGARTEN PREP PRESCHOOL INC | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| La Casa De Esperanza | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 210 |
| LA CASA DE ESPERANZA | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 210 |
| La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 66 |
| La Petite Academy- Watertown Rd | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 84 |
| LA PETITE ACADEMY- WATERTOWN RD | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 84 |
| Little Minds Big Dreams Childcare Llc | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Mini Marigoldzz Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| Nat'l Ctrs For Lrning Excellnc Inc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 178 |
| National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| St Luke's Child Life Ministries | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 100 |
| Susie's Home Childcare | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 6 |
| The Waukesha Family Ymca | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| WAUKESHA YMCA CHILDRENS ACADEMY | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 48 |
| Waukesha Ymca Day Camp | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 140 |
What to weigh in ZIP 53186
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 ZIP 53186, Waukesha, 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.
Listed providers in ZIP 53186
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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