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Top 10 daycares in Milwaukee, WI

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Luv N Share Learning Center

Luv N Share Learning Center

14+ years in business
Serves Milwaukee, WI
Welcome to Luv N Share Learning Center, located in the heart of Milwaukee, WI. We are committed to providing a nurturing daycare environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated approach focuses on fostering a love for learning and sharing, ensuring each child receives individual attention and care. With a tailored curriculum designed for developmental growth, we create a supportive space where your child's social and educational foundations are built with love and expertise. Discover a place where your child's potential is nurtured every day.
Only God Can Children's Academy

Only God Can Children's Academy

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Only God Can Children's Academy, founded in 2007, caters to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. As a 5-star accredited, faith-based facility, they offer comprehensive care and hands-on learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Their curriculum, built on Christian principles, focuses on nurturing self-esteem, fostering community awareness, and imparting godly knowledge. They offer a wide range of activities, from indoor and outdoor play to arts and crafts, science experiments, and field trips.
Humbled Hearts Child Development Center

Humbled Hearts Child Development Center

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Humbled Hearts Child Development Center, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is dedicated to offering Early Care Education services. The center caters to the needs of children ranging from the tender age of 4 weeks to 13 years old. With a passion for nurturing young minds, Humbled Hearts Child Development Center ensures your child's growth and development are in good hands.
LIttle Starr's Childcare

LIttle Starr's Childcare

13+ years in business
Serves Milwaukee, WI
At Little Starr's Childcare, we focus on nurturing the bright futures of your little ones. Located in West Allis, WI, our dedicated team of seven skilled caregivers provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere where each child receives personalized attention and care. Trust Little Starr's Childcare to offer a foundation of learning and fun that empowers your child to shine brightly. We look forward to welcoming your family into ours.
Destin For Success Family Childcare LLC

Destin For Success Family Childcare LLC

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Destin for Success Family Childcare LLC, located in the heart of Graceland, Milwaukee, WI, provides exceptional licensed home daycare services. Catering to up to 8 children at a time, they offer a nurturing group environment aimed at fostering early childhood development. Reach out to Destin For Success Family CC to inquire about availability and pricing for their top-tier child care services.
Children Of America Oak Creek

Children Of America Oak Creek

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Children of America Oak Creek, founded in 2009, is a distinguished childcare provider in Oak Creek, WI, and surrounding areas. As an industry leader, they provide enriching and educational programming for children from infancy to school age. Their innovative and proprietary STAR curriculum fosters a lifelong love of learning and academic success. Children of America is committed to creating an exceptional environment for children to flourish, and their dedicated teachers are passionate about fostering positive, engaged, and confident learners.
Angz Kidz Child Care Center

Angz Kidz Child Care Center

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Angz Kidz Child Care Center LLC, located in West Allis, Wisconsin, offers safe, educational, and nurturing child care services. They cater to children from as young as 2 weeks to 14 years old. In addition to their fun-loving environment, Angz Kidz is a licensed childcare center that can accommodate up to 35 children in a group setting. Reach out to them for inquiries about prices and availability.
Black Car Everywhere Limousine & Car Service

Black Car Everywhere Limousine & Car Service

11+ years in business
Serves Milwaukee, WI
Contact Us: +17087700805 Black Car Everywhere Limousine & Car Service delivers premium black car and chauffeured transportation throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. We specialize in reliable airport transfers, corporate travel, and private events, offering 24/7 service with a focus on professionalism, comfort, and convenience. Our fleet includes luxury sedans, SUVs, limousines, and executive vehicles—driven by courteous, licensed chauffeurs committed to providing a smooth and punctual ride every time. Whether you're traveling for business, arriving at a special event, or simply need a dependable ride across town, Black Car Everyw
Gardners Growing Experiences

Gardners Growing Experiences

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Hello 👋 Gardner’s Growing Experiences Childcare Center now has open enrollment for 1st&2nd shift. Feel free to contact me regrading any questions. 🛝📚🧩
Iyana

Iyana

Serves Milwaukee, WI
Hi I’m Iyana! I love working with little kids and having fun! I baby sit a little blind baby all the time! Very careful with little ones! Always having the best time!

Your Daycare questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on TrustedCare.

How much does daycare cost?

Daycare costs depend on the child’s age group, the type of daycare, and where you live. Infant daycare is typically the most expensive, ranging from $650 to $1,500 per month. Infant daycare requires higher ratios of caregivers to children, which increases costs. Babies require more individualized attention, including diaper changes, feedings, and naps. As the child ages and becomes more independent, this ratio decreases along with daycare costs.

Traditional daycare centers tend to charge higher rates than home-based family daycare centers or co-ops. However, they usually have lower child-to-caregiver ratios, offer a wider range of amenities and activities, and have stricter qualifications for staff. Church-based, YMCA, or other non-profit child care centers offer lower rates, while home-based daycare is typically the cheapest option due to the low overhead costs.

In urban areas with a higher cost of living, daycare costs tend to be higher to cover the cost of higher rent and teacher salaries. Suburban and rural daycare centers have lower overhead costs, which often translates to more affordable daycare.

Is daycare tax deductible?

No, you cannot directly deduct daycare expenses on your federal tax return. However, if you qualify, there's a tax credit designed to assist with daycare costs, known as the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

The Child and Dependent Care Credit enables you to claim a percentage of your eligible childcare expenses. It ranges from 20% to 35% of allowable expenses, capping at $3,000 for one qualifying child and $6,000 for two or more qualifying children (applicable to the 2023 tax year). Consult a qualified tax professional to confirm if your eligibility.

Can a daycare charge you when they are closed?

Some daycares may charge a reduced fee or no fee at all during certain closures, while others may maintain regular charges. The terms in your daycare contract or agreement should outline whether or not you are charged when they are closed. It's common for daycares to have specific policies regarding fees during closures, such as holidays or other scheduled breaks.

If you're unsure, reach out to the daycare directly to clarify their billing practices during closures.

How do I look up daycare violations?

To look up daycare violations, start by contacting your state’s licensing agency for childcare facilities. You can usually find this information through your state’s Department of Health and Human Services online database.

Another option is to reach out to community resources such as local parenting groups, forums, or social media groups. Other parents may share their experiences or provide information about daycare violations in your area. Finally, consider a visit the daycare center directly and ask for information about any past violations. Daycare centers are often required to make this information accessible to parents.

How do I choose a daycare?

When picking a daycare, trust your instincts and choose a daycare that aligns with your child's needs, your values, and provides a safe and nurturing environment for their development. Follow these additional suggestions to find the best fit for you and your child:

  • Get recommendations from other parents, friends, and pediatricians to start your search.
  • Visit in person to make sure the spaces are clean, safe, and friendly.
  • Ask about caregiver qualifications, such as CPR training, early childhood education background, and experience with children of a similar age.
  • Understand the daycare's approach to early education, discipline, feeding, and soothing methods.
  • Choose a daycare that is licensed and accredited to meet government-set health and safety standards.
  • Check if parents are encouraged to participate in the program and if there are opportunities for parental engagement.
  • Contact current and former clients for feedback on their experiences with the daycare.
  • Consider making unannounced visits to get a true sense of the daycare's daily operations
  • Look for a daycare with a suitable curriculum, flexible schedules, and activities that fit your preferences.
  • Visit the daycare with your child and see how they react to the space, teachers, and other children.
  • Secure a spot on the waiting list as early as possible, especially for sought-after infant programs.

What questions should I ask when evaluating potential daycare centers?

Gather as much information as you can to find the daycare that best fits your family’s needs. Be prepared with a list of questions when visiting daycares, including:

  • Is your daycare licensed and accredited to meet safety standards?
  • Are teachers credentialed and trained in CPR/First Aid?
  • What are the class sizes and student-teacher ratios for each age group?
  • What are the daycare's hours of operation and rates?
  • How does the daycare handle discipline?
  • Will the daycare assist with potty training?
  • How much time do children spend in free-play and outdoors?
  • Are meals and snacks provided by the daycare?
  • How are food allergies handled by the daycare?
  • What enrichment programs and activities are available?

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