Child care in Wisconsin
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4,543 child care providers in Wisconsin.
From the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation: Wisconsin Licensed Child Care Directory; and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), for the family child care certified by Wisconsin’s counties, tribes and DCF: Wisconsin Certified Child Care Directory.
What Wisconsin’s list coversLicensed and certified programs
Licensed group child care, family child care and day camps, and the family child care homes Wisconsin certifies, from its directory of them. Programs run by public schools, which are exempt from licensing, aren’t shown.
What we’ve asked for
We asked Wisconsin’s Department of Children and Families on Oct 19, 2026 whether we may show its child care inspection records; we’re waiting for an answer. Until then, they’re on Child Care Finder.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Licensed family child care Gods Kids Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Gods Little Angels Day Care Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Golden Anchor Childcare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed family child care Golden Child Family Child Care Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 1 of 5
- Certified family child care Golden Ray Childcare Home Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Good Hands Daycare Center LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it25children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Preschool Pleasant Pr, Wisconsin 53158 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it25children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Certified family child care Good Start Family Childcare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Good Times Again Daycare Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed day camp Good Times Day Camp LLC Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it200children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Day CampFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Goodman Community Center Madison, Wisconsin 53704 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it160children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed family child care Goodman’s Child Care Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Gotitas De Amor Bilingual Child Care Center LLC Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Grace Abounds Home Daycare Madison, Wisconsin 53711 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Certified family child care Grace and Joy Learning Center Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53719 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Christian Preschool Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it16children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Grace Family Center LLC Cottage Grove, Wisconsin 53527 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grace for Kids Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Grace for Kids Learning Center Pr Du Chien, Wisconsin 53821 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it16children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grace Learning Center LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Luth Foun - Sacc Roosevelt Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it36children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Luth Found Sacc Altoona Altoona, Wisconsin 54720 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it64children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Lutheran Child Care Center Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it65children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Lutheran Child Dev Ctr Twin Lakes, Wisconsin 53181 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it96children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Lutheran Ecc and Preschool Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it100children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grace Lutheran Preschool Omro, Wisconsin 54963 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it13children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Grace Nursery School Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it24children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Certified family child care Graceful Smiles Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Gracefully Caring 4 Kidz LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it32children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Gracious Gifts Child Dev LLC Greenfield, Wisconsin 53220 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grafton Preschool and Childcare LLC Grafton, Wisconsin 53024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed day camp Grafton YMCA Day Camp Grafton, Wisconsin 53024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it200children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Day CampFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Grama’s House Monticello, Wisconsin 53570 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Gramma’s House LLC Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grammys Child Care Crivitz, Wisconsin 54114 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Grand’s Lil Mind Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grandma Ethel’s Childcare Lrng Ctr Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Certified family child care Grandma Lin’s Daycare Woodville, Wisconsin 54028 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Grandma Sandy’s Learning Den Princeton, Wisconsin 54968 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Certified family child care Grandma’s Angels Family Child Care Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeCertified Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandma’s Arms Early Learning Center Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grandma’s Family Daycare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandma’s House Day Care Center Hartland, Wisconsin 53029 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it96children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandma’s House Day Care Ctr Brkfld Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it130children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandma’s House Day Care Ctr Vliet Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it145children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandma’s House Day Care Ctr Watert Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it150children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed family child care Grandma’s House of Little Wonders Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Licensed group child care Grandmas House Cc and Early Dev Ctr Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it19children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
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Source:
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation, Wisconsin Licensed Child Care Directory. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), for the family child care certified by Wisconsin’s counties, tribes and DCF, Wisconsin Certified Child Care Directory. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.
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