Who is the #1 daycare in Milwaukee?

Lois Lovable Lullabies Childcare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Milwaukee based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Milwaukee?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Milwaukee?

Childcare costs in Milwaukee vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Milwaukee, WI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Milwaukee based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Milwaukee

#1 — Lois Lovable Lullabies Childcare Score: 100%

Lois Lovable Lullabies Childcare

Programs: Promote Potty Training, Curriculum Based Measurement, Nurturing Childcare, Our Services Promote Potty Training, Curriculum Based Learning, Facebook. View full profile →
#2 — Acelero Learning Walton Center Score: 97%

Acelero Learning Walton Center

Programs: Helping Head Start Programs Across the Country, All children deserve a head start to education. I want to register my child for Acelero Learning!, Enroll, Who We Are, Our Approach, Our Curriculum, Team Culture, Celebrating 25 Years of Impact at Acelero Learning, What We Do, Head Start, Impact, News Events, Careers, Locations, Who We Are Who We Are, What We Do What We Do, Who We Are Our Approach, What We Do Community Stories, Staff Resources. View full profile →
#3 — Nature Preschool Score: 91%

Milwaukee's Nature School

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#4 — TenderCare Christian Child Care Score: 89%

TenderCare Christian Child Care

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Growing Tree Children's Center Score: 89%

Child Care | Early Childhood Education in Washington Park

Programs: Follow, Quick Links. View full profile →
#6 — Most Precious Journee Daycare Score: 83%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12020206464. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#7 — Ebenezer Child Care Score: 80%

Ebenezer Downtown Child Care

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#8 — Next Door Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Campus building, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — The Nurturing Nook Score: 74%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6535330019. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Shepherd's Care Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Little Leaders Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#12 — Little Leaders Learning Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#13 — Kingsway Learning Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Hopson's Kiddie Kare Score: 69%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6326058924. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#15 — Buzy Beez Childcare & Development Score: 69%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12031480688. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#16 — Future Scholar Christian Academy Score: 69%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12645202073. Type: faith-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#17 — A Joyful Noise Childcare Center Score: 69%

A Joyful Noise Childcare Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#18 — Northwest Early Childhood Education Center Score: 67%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/678586108. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Divine Love Child Care Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Guadalupe Head Start Early Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Only God Can Children's Academy Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#22 — Tomorrow's Future Early Childhood Center Score: 60%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4111062675. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#23 — The Aemilian Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#24 — Living Well Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — A Promise of Hope Childcare Score: 60%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12015949497. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#26 — Kidz It Iz Child Care Center Score: 57%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/446223672. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#27 — 76th Street KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#28 — Renaissance Child Development Center Score: 57%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/3985506873. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#29 — Zion Pre-School Score: 51%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
#30 — Open Doors Learning Center Score: 49%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/660235674. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Milwaukee?: Lois Lovable Lullabies Childcare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Milwaukee based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Milwaukee?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Milwaukee?: Childcare costs in Milwaukee vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Milwaukee

#1 — Lois Lovable Lullabies Childcare Score: 100%

#2 — Acelero Learning Walton Center Score: 97%

#3 — Nature Preschool Score: 91%

#4 — TenderCare Christian Child Care Score: 89%

#5 — Growing Tree Children's Center Score: 89%

#6 — Most Precious Journee Daycare Score: 83%

#7 — Ebenezer Child Care Score: 80%

#8 — Next Door Score: 77%

#9 — The Nurturing Nook Score: 74%

#10 — Shepherd's Care Preschool Score: 71%

#11 — Little Leaders Academy Score: 71%

#12 — Little Leaders Learning Academy Score: 71%

#13 — Kingsway Learning Center Score: 71%

#14 — Hopson's Kiddie Kare Score: 69%

#15 — Buzy Beez Childcare & Development Score: 69%

#16 — Future Scholar Christian Academy Score: 69%

#17 — A Joyful Noise Childcare Center Score: 69%

#18 — Northwest Early Childhood Education Center Score: 67%

#19 — Divine Love Child Care Score: 63%

#20 — Guadalupe Head Start Early Score: 63%

#21 — Only God Can Children's Academy Score: 63%

#22 — Tomorrow's Future Early Childhood Center Score: 60%

#23 — The Aemilian Preschool Score: 60%

#24 — Living Well Academy Score: 60%

#25 — A Promise of Hope Childcare Score: 60%

#26 — Kidz It Iz Child Care Center Score: 57%

#27 — 76th Street KinderCare Score: 57%

#28 — Renaissance Child Development Center Score: 57%

#29 — Zion Pre-School Score: 51%

#30 — Open Doors Learning Center Score: 49%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions