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 — Next Door Score: 86%

Next Door is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, campus building, day care preschool. Website: https://www.nextdoormke.org/contact-us.

Programs: Preschool, Campus building, Day care preschool. 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 — Shepherd's Care Preschool Score: 80%

Shepherd's Care Preschool is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.divineshepherdlc.org.

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Little Leaders Academy Score: 80%

Little Leaders Academy is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.littleleadersacademyllc.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#9 — Little Leaders Learning Academy Score: 80%

Little Leaders Learning Academy is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.littleleaderslearn.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#10 — Kingsway Learning Center Score: 80%

Kingsway Learning Center is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kingswaykids.org/.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Ebenezer Child Care Score: 80%

Ebenezer Downtown Child Care

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#12 — 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 →
#13 — Divine Love Child Care Score: 71%

Divine Love Child Care is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.divinelovechildcare.com.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Guadalupe Head Start Early Score: 71%

Guadalupe Head Start Early is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.centrohispanomke.org/guadalupe-head-start.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Only God Can Children's Academy Score: 71%

Only God Can Children's Academy is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://Onlygodcanchildcare.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — 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 →
#17 — 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 →
#18 — The Aemilian Preschool Score: 69%

The Aemilian Preschool is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://aemilianpreschool.com/.

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#19 — Living Well Academy Score: 69%

Living Well Academy is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.livingwellacademy.com.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — A Joyful Noise Childcare Center Score: 69%

A Joyful Noise Childcare Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#21 — 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 →
#22 — 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 →
#23 — 76th Street KinderCare Score: 66%

76th Street KinderCare is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000761/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000761.

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#24 — 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 →
#25 — Zion Pre-School Score: 60%

Zion Pre-School is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://zionmascoutah.com.

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
#26 — 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 →
#27 — 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 →
#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 — Ladybug and Friends Learning Center Score: 49%

Ladybug and Friends Learning Center is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Fun for Kids Bilingual Academy Score: 49%

Fun for Kids Bilingual Academy is a childcare center in Milwaukee, WI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 — Next Door Score: 86%

#6 — Most Precious Journee Daycare Score: 83%

#7 — Shepherd's Care Preschool Score: 80%

#8 — Little Leaders Academy Score: 80%

#9 — Little Leaders Learning Academy Score: 80%

#10 — Kingsway Learning Center Score: 80%

#11 — Ebenezer Child Care Score: 80%

#12 — The Nurturing Nook Score: 74%

#13 — Divine Love Child Care Score: 71%

#14 — Guadalupe Head Start Early Score: 71%

#15 — Only God Can Children's Academy Score: 71%

#16 — Hopson's Kiddie Kare Score: 69%

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

#18 — The Aemilian Preschool Score: 69%

#19 — Living Well Academy Score: 69%

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

#21 — Future Scholar Christian Academy Score: 69%

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

#23 — 76th Street KinderCare Score: 66%

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

#25 — Zion Pre-School Score: 60%

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

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

#28 — Renaissance Child Development Center Score: 57%

#29 — Ladybug and Friends Learning Center Score: 49%

#30 — Fun for Kids Bilingual Academy Score: 49%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Browse Milwaukee daycares by program

Frequently asked questions