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Childcare and daycare in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee has 1,565 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Milwaukee ranks #1 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 →

  • 1,565licensed centers and homes in Milwaukeeon file in the state's licensing records
  • 41,098licensed seatsof 1,565 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 89%serve infantsof 1,565 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 74%open before 7 AMof 1,268 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 71%open after 6 PMof 1,268 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Milwaukee

Showing 1 to 50 of 1,565 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • NEXT DOOR HEAD START

    5310 W Capitol Dr, 53216-2263

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    508
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • NEXT DOOR HEADSTART - 29TH ST

    2545 N 29th St, 53210

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    390
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - DAVIS

    1975 S 24th St, 53204

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    305
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • UWM CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER

    2025 E Newport Ave, 53211-2906

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    305
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MILW COLLEGE PREP - 36TH ST

    2449 N 36th St, 53210-3040

    Public school program
    Capacity
    250
    Hours
    3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • SAFETY FIRST LEARNING CENTER

    7633 W Fond Du Lac Ave, 53218

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    222
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - GREENFIELD CLC

    1711 S 35th St, 53215-2004

    Public school program
    Capacity
    200
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KIDTOWN ACADEMY LLC

    11700 W Lake Park Dr, 53224-3021

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    182
    Hours
    5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • ST ANN CTR INTERGENERATIONAL CARE

    2450 W North Ave, 53205-1001

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    182
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - MARVIN PRATT CLC

    5131 N Green Bay Ave, 53209-5753

    Public school program
    Capacity
    175
    Hours
    2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • ACELERO LEARNING - WALTON

    7833 W Capitol Dr, 53222-2059

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    153
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

  • MPS - LONGFELLOW CLC

    1021 S 21st St, 53204-2030

    Public school program
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - MAPLE TREE CLC

    6644 N 107th St, 53224-5006

    Public school program
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC

    833 N 26th St, 53233

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    149
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • A JOYFUL NOISE CHILDCARE LLC

    9700 W Appleton Ave, 53225-3307

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    147
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • ROBERSON'S KIDDIE LANE DAY CARE

    6260 N 76th St, 53218

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    146
    Hours
    5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KID-TASTIC CHILD CARE CENTER

    4610 W State St, 53208-3143

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    137
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • HIGHLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL

    1706 W Highland Ave, 53233-1132

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    135
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • KINDERCARE LEARNING CTRS-PARK PL

    10715 W Park Pl, 53224-3620

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    133
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • COA CHILD CARE CENTER

    909 E Garfield Ave, 53212

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - ALLEN FIELD CLC

    730 W Lapham Blvd, 53204-3428

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    7:45 AM to 8:45 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - CAMP COOPER

    5143 S 21st St, 53221-3533

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 7:25 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - CAMP FAIRVIEW

    6500 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, 53219-3030

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    6:45 AM to 7:25 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - CAMP FERNWOOD

    3239 S Pennsylvania Ave, 53207-3131

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    10:20 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - CAMP PARKSIDE

    2969 S Howell Ave, 53207-2083

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 9:10 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - DOERFLER CLC

    3014 W Scott St, 53215-1643

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    2:25 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - HAYES CLC

    971 W Windlake Ave, 53204-3822

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 8:45 AM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - METCALFE CLC

    3400 W North Ave, 53208-1448

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - MITCHELL CLC

    1728 S 23rd St, 53204-3009

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    2:20 PM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • MPS - RILEY SAFE PLACE

    2424 S 4th St, 53207-1411

    Public school program
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - MARY RYAN

    3000 N Sherman Blvd, 53210

    Licensed group child care center
    Capacity
    124
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age

Paying for childcare in Milwaukee

Three programs can help Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee", it counts Milwaukee centers and homes; where it says "Across Wisconsin", it counts the whole state.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.

100%In Milwaukeeaccept Head Start5 of 5 centers and homes reporting

100%In Milwaukeeaccept Early Head Start8 of 8 centers and homes reporting

100%Across Wisconsinaccept Head Start46 of 46 centers reporting

100%Across Wisconsinaccept Early Head Start33 of 33 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Milwaukee

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

Milwaukee has 1,565 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Milwaukee ranks #1 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 →