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.
4,543of 4,543 child care providersshown with your filters
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 group child care Aris Adventure Academy LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it18children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Arm’s Length Childcare Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425 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 Armani’s Playhouse LLC 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 ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Armor of the Lord LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 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: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Arnethia’s Learning Playland 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 ratingNot published
- Licensed family child care Art Dance Education Child Care Madison, Wisconsin 53711 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Family Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 5 of 5
- Licensed group child care Arthouse Preschool LLC Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 4 of 5
- Licensed group child care Arts for Kids N Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin 54937 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it89children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 4 of 5
- Licensed group child care Arts for Kids Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Certified family child care Asha Learning Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 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 Ashbach Family Daycare River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 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
- Certified family child care Ashley Parks Pleasant Pr, Wisconsin 53158 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 group child care Ashwaubenon Coop Nursery School Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313 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 ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Aspirus Divine Savior Child Care Ctr Portage, Wisconsin 53901 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 Aspirus YMCA Child Development Ctr Weston, Wisconsin 54476 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it230children, 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 Asra’s Family Child Care Center Madison, Wisconsin 53718 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it56children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 3 of 5
- Certified family child care Astaceions Play Palace Childcare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 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 Atana’s Clubhouse Childcare Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 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 Atkins Family Childcare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 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 Atonement Early Childhood Center 2 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it108children, 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 Aubrey’s Playland Mequon, Wisconsin 53092 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: 3 of 5
- Certified family child care Auntie Faith’s Family Child Care Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902 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 group child care Auntie Fe Fe’s Child Dev Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it34children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 4 of 5
- Certified family child care Auntie Helping Mommies 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 Auntie M’s Child Care Center LLC Niagara, Wisconsin 54151 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it40children, 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 Auntie M’s Child Care Family Niagara, Wisconsin 54151 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
- Licensed family child care Aunties Helping Hands Daycare Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 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
- Certified family child care Aunties Motherly Love 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
- Certified family child care Autumn for All Seasons Child Care Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 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 Ava Learning Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224 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 Away to Learn 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
- Licensed family child care Ayden’s Safe Place 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: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Aymiah Love LLC Daycare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 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 Azul Daycare Oregon, Wisconsin 53575 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 family child care B and C Kidz Home Family Childcare Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215 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: 4 of 5
- Licensed group child care B Bright Play School La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603 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 family child care B J’s Child Care Center 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
- Licensed group child care B-G Club - Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, 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 B-G Club Sch Age - Lakeside Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it48children, 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 B-Unique Learning Center II 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: 4 of 5
- Licensed group child care Babes in Toyland Childcare Center Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it84children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Group Child CareFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingYoungStar: 2 of 5
- Certified family child care Babies Rising Stars Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 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 Babies Tots Toddlers Altoona, Wisconsin 54720 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 group child care Baby Angels Child Care Center LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, 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 Baby Beluga Nursery La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it72children, 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 Baby Dear’s Precious Fam Cc 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 ratingNot published
- Licensed group child care Baby Elephants Monona, Wisconsin 53713 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, 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 Baby Fever Childcare LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218 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
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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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