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Childcare and daycare in Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa has 30 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Wauwatosa ranks #14 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 →

  • 30licensed centers and homes in Wauwatosaon file in the state's licensing records
  • 2,080licensed seatsof 30 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 47%serve infantsof 30 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 67%open before 7 AMof 30 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 13%open after 6 PMof 30 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Wauwatosa

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Paying for childcare in Wauwatosa

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

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Wauwatosa

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

Wauwatosa has 30 licensed childcare centers and homes in Wisconsin's licensing records. Among the 507 Wisconsin cities with listings, Wauwatosa ranks #14 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 →