Best Daycares in Milwaukee, WI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Milwaukee based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Milwaukee

  1. #1 — Growing Tree Children's Center Score: 24/100

    Child Care | Early Childhood Education in Washington Park

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Ebenezer Child Care Score: 22/100

    Ebenezer Downtown Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — TenderCare Christian Child Care Score: 19/100

    TenderCare Christian Child Care

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — JCC Gan Ami Preschool Score: 19/100

    Gan Ami Early Childhood - Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Children's Pantry Daycare Score: 17/100

    Children's Pantry Daycare has grown tremendously ever since and still has the same the beliefs and principles from day one.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Hopson's Kiddie Kare Score: 17/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — The Nurturing Nook Score: 17/100

    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 →

  8. #8 — Tomorrow's Future Early Childhood Center Score: 14/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Renaissance Child Development Center Score: 13/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — Most Precious Journee Daycare Score: 13/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Buzy Beez Childcare & Development Score: 13/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — Future Scholar Christian Academy Score: 13/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — Kidz It Iz Child Care Center Score: 13/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — Northwest Early Childhood Education Center Score: 11/100

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Milwaukee?
Growing Tree Children's Center 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.