1. Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy — Free
Subsidized childcare for low-income working women and families
888-713-7243 · 201 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website
Best Childcare Assistance in Wisconsin — 18 verified resources
18 Resources
2. YoungStar — Wisconsin Child Care Quality Rating — Free
Find quality-rated childcare providers in your area using the state rating system
888-713-7243 · Statewide Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
3. Child Care Resource and Referral — 4C for Children — Free
Free childcare referrals and parent resources in south central Wisconsin
608-271-9181 · 5 Odana Ct, Madison, WI 53719 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
4. Milwaukee Child Care Resource Network — Free
Free childcare referrals and resources for Milwaukee County families
414-562-2650 · 2601 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53212 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
5. Head Start — Wisconsin — Free
Free preschool and family support for low-income children across Wisconsin
608-266-8200 · Multiple WI locations · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
6. Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) — Free
Resources for parents finding quality early childhood programs statewide
608-240-9880 · 744 Williamson St Suite 200, Madison, WI 53703 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. YMCA — Wisconsin Childcare Programs
Before and after school care and summer programs at YMCA locations statewide
414-224-9622 · Multiple WI locations · Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm · Visit Website
8. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee — Free
After-school programs and summer camps for youth in Milwaukee
414-267-8100 · 1558 N 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 · Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm · Visit Website
9. Child Care Aware — Wisconsin — Free
National resource connecting women with childcare options and financial assistance
800-424-2246 · National Service · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
10. ChildCare.gov — Free
Federal hub for finding quality child care, financial assistance, and learning about state subsidies.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Office of Child Care (ACF) — Free
Federal office administering Child Care and Development Fund. Subsidies and quality programs in every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Head Start Locator — Free
Free, federally funded preschool for low-income families with children 0-5. Find a program near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Early Head Start — Free
Federally funded early childhood program for pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Child Care Aware of America — Free
1-800-424-2246 — free help finding quality, affordable childcare in your community.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
15. Zero to Three — Free
Resources for parents and professionals on early childhood development from birth to age 3.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
16. USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program — Free
CACFP — federal program reimbursing childcare providers for nutritious meals served to children.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
17. Boys & Girls Clubs of America — Free
Safe, affordable after-school and summer programs for children ages 6-18 nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
18. National Association for Family Child Care — Free
NAFCC — supporting quality home-based childcare and helping parents find accredited family providers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many childcare assistance resources are in Wisconsin?
- Women's Corner tracks 18 verified childcare assistance resources for women in Wisconsin.
- Are childcare assistance resources in Wisconsin free?
- 17 of the 18 listed childcare assistance resources in Wisconsin are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Wisconsin have childcare assistance resources?
- Listings span cities including Madison, Milwaukee.
- What are some examples of childcare assistance resources in Wisconsin?
- Featured entries include Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy, YoungStar — Wisconsin Child Care Quality Rating, Child Care Resource and Referral — 4C for Children, Milwaukee Child Care Resource Network, Head Start — Wisconsin.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 9 of 18 Wisconsin childcare assistance listings include verified phone numbers.