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Childcare and daycare in La Crosse, WI

La Crosse has 41 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, La Crosse ranks #11 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Wisconsin childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 41licensed centers and homes in La Crosseon file in the state's licensing records
  • 1,854licensed seatsof 41 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 68%serve infantsof 41 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 63%open before 7 AMof 40 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 5%open after 6 PMof 40 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in La Crosse

Showing 1 to 41 of 41 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • KWIK TRIP KIDS LEARNING CENTER

    2839 Darling Ct, 54601-2754

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    168
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • COULEE CHILDREN'S CENTER

    2935 East Ave S, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:45 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • SPROUT CHILDCARE

    3652 East Ave, 54601-7222

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    116
    Hours
    5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • GUNDERSEN CHILD CARE CENTER

    700 Bennora Lee Ct, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    101
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • RED BALLOON - NORTH

    2910 Gillette St, 54601-3049

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    91
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • CAMPUS CHILD CENTER

    1600 Farwell St, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    84
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YWCA CHILD CENTER

    419 N 9th St, 54601-3482

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    80
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BABY BELUGA NURSERY

    1024 19th St, 54601-5811

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    72
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • CHILDREN OF THE LORD DAYCARE

    2015 Ward Ave, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    68
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-EMERSON

    2101 Campbell Rd, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    65
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-HARRY SPENCE

    2150 Bennett St, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    65
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-HINTGEN

    3505 S 28th St, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    65
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE CENTER

    427 Gillette St, 54603-2232

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    63
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • LA CROSSE TODDLE INN DAY CARE

    W2637 State Road 33, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    60
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-STATE ROAD

    2350 Hagen Rd, 54601-8400

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    50
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-SUMMIT

    1800 Lakeshore Dr, 54603

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    45
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • HEAVEN'S STEPS CHILD CARE

    1711 George St, 54603-2193

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    44
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE-NORTHWOODS

    2541 Sablewood Rd, 54603

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    40
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • B BRIGHT PLAY SCHOOL

    619 Copeland Ave, 54603-2957

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    32
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • LA CROSSE TODDLE INN II

    W2631 State Rd, 54601

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    25
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YMCA SCHOOL AGE - NORTHSIDE

    1611 Kane St, 54603-2270

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    25
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • School age

  • BUILDING BLOCKS CHILD CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BUSY BEE ACADEMY

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • JERI'S LITTLE JEMS

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KUDDLES N' KISSES

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • LITTLE LION'S DEN

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • ROOTS AND WINGS CHILDCARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • SONSHINE FAMILY CHILD CARE

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • THE NEST

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • YOUNG ACHIEVER'S ACADEMY

    Licensed family child care center
    Capacity
    8
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BARBARA MILLER

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • CINDY'S DAY CARE

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 4:45 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • DEBRA TYLER

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • SUSAN ROSE

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • TATY'S DAYCARE

    Regular certified child care
    Capacity
    6
    Hours
    7:15 AM to 4:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

Paying for childcare in La Crosse

Three programs can help La Crosse families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In La Crosse", it counts La Crosse centers and homes; where it says "Across Wisconsin", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in La Crosse

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in La Crosse?

La Crosse has 41 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, La Crosse ranks #11 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

How do I check a Wisconsin daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Finder, Wisconsin's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Wisconsin?

For children 0–17 months in licensed child care centers, Wisconsin allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055). For 18–29 months it is 1:7. The full Wisconsin table is in the Wisconsin guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families public records · Wisconsin license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →