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Readers' Choice: Which Wauwatosa Day Cares Do You Recommend?

Vote for the top Wauwatosa day care and explain in the comments why you recommend it. Or give the center a review or rating in Patch Places.

 

Trusting your child with a day care center is one of the biggest leaps of faith parents take in those early years.

So which Wauwatosa day care centers have earned your trust?

Help out your neighbors: vote for a center you recommend and explain why in the comments.

Tell us which places to enroll or avoid, by clicking on the day care names and giving them a 1-5 star rating or review in the Patch Places directory.

Poll voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday. The winner will be announced about noon Friday, get some Patch attention and a certificate.

Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, comments and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch site.

Here are links to Wauwatosa day care centers in the Patch Places directory:

Bluemound Child Care (2), Campus Child Care, Children's Edu-Care, Ebenezer Child Care Center, Escada Preschool & Child Care, Grandma's House, (2) Kid Tech Inc., Mary Linsmeier Schools, Pilgrim Child Development Center, St. Aemilian Preschool, Wauwatosa Catholic School, Wauwatosa Day Care and Learning Centers (10)

  • What's your top choice among child care centers in Wauwatosa?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Bluemound Child Care (2 locations)
        1 (0%)
    • Campus Child Care
        1 (0%)
    • Children's Edu-Care
        8 (1%)
    • Ebenezer Child Care Center
        345 (51%)
    • Escada Preschool & Child Care
        0 (0%)
    • Grandma's House (2 locations)
        12 (1%)
    • Kid Tech Inc.
        0 (0%)
    • Mary Linsmeier Schools
        241 (35%)
    • Pilgrim Child Development Center
        1 (0%)
    • Wauwatosa Day Care & Learning Centers (10 locations)
        5 (0%)
    • Wauwatosa Catholic School
        60 (8%)
    • St. Aemilian Preschool
        0 (0%)
    • Other (note in comments)
        2 (0%)
    Total votes: 676
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Best Day Care Center, Best Wauwatosa Day Care, Best of 2012, Best of Wauwatosa, Child Care, Family Friendly, and Wauwatosa Day Cares

Ginger Dzick

11:15 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I sent both of my children to Ebenezer - starting at 12 weeks old. They both stayed until age 5. The staff was wonderful and the structure, curriculum and focus on values prepared both of them for entry into Kindergarten. They LOVED going to "school" and ask to go back periodically to see their teachers. Great Place!

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Jody Lowe

2:36 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

We've used an inhome childcare provider - Jean's House. Jean provides transportation to and from Lincoln school and has a wonderful family environment that promotes healthy means and play and respect for all. Not sure if she has openings. Jean Drilias on 71st street.

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Jane Doe

3:39 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I've been watching the polls throughout the day. I have spoke to my friends and families to support our center, working hard for the votes. I am amazed at how fast some of the votes are coming in. I just hope everyone is being honest in this poll!

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Douglas Smith

4:58 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I vote for Ebenezer Childcare (Wauwatosa) because they are dedicated and my daughter Hayley is learning sign language and no other daycare focuses on it like Ebenezer. Yvette Stamper is a great Coordinator that works for the family! I am proud to have my daughter there. Douglas Smith parent and daycare worker for 9 years.

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Liz Snyder

6:04 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I manage Mary Linsmeier Schools and Children's Edu-Care in Wauwatosa. We put the word out to our families to vote for us and they have really come through! Good luck to everyone :)

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K. Larson

7:04 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Both of my kids attend Ebenezer. It is a loving and nurturing environment that focuses on virtues for which we should all strive. The staff is fantastic and makes it a great child care center.

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Katherine

8:50 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

My two year old has been at Ebenezer since she was 3 months old. Every morning is filled with excitement when it's time to go to "school" and see her friends. The staff is so nurturing and friendly, I couldn't imagine taking her anywhere else!

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Esmeralda

9:36 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I love Ebenezer Child care. My son loves going to school everyday. In his words the teachers all love him and treat him sooooo good :) I wouldn't send my son anywhere else. Yvette stamper is a great coordinator and all of the teachers are awesome and so friendly!!!!!

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Sister Michelle

2:23 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I have always enjoyed going to Ebenezer Child Care. The staff are always welcoming and truly concerned out the children. I all of the times I have visited there has never been a sad face from the staff or the children.

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Yvette Stamper

4:07 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I just have to give a big THANK YOU to all the support and replies from the families at Ebenezer. I am so overwhelmed with the nice words and feedback from the poll. Thank you very much for sharing your children with us everyday!

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Lori Murphy

10:09 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Our son has just started going to Mary Linsmeier School. He just loves it, and looks forward to going "to school" every morning. The staff are all very sweet and communicate so well. I would recommend it HIGHLY for anyone searching for daycare, or a pre-school, even if it's not fulltime. Check it out!

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Liz Snyder

10:53 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thank you Lori! We love having your family at our school :)

Lonell

2:27 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mary Linsmeir School has really been great for my Son’s academic and social development. The staff members have done a wonderful job teaching kids respectful behavior. The school has been very helpful to me as they make sure that he is fed a healthy breakfast before they transport him and other kids to nearby elementary schools. I am comforted knowing that he is in a safe environment with a wonderful staff. Thanks very much Liz, Katie, Rushani and the other nice ladies whose names I cannot remember.

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Liz Snyder

2:44 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thank you Lonell! We have so much fun with your son everyday :)

Tiffanie Knapp

7:50 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

I have 4 children, the oldest being almost 14 and my youngest being 4. Through the years I tried many different daycares, but once I found Ebenezer that was it. They are by far the most caring, thoughful, thorough individuals I could have take care of my child. My son Dante has been at Wauwatosa's Ebenezer since he was was 6 months old, and I absolutely love it. He is constantly learning new things, making friends, and staying active. I would recommend this daycare to anyone and everyone, Actually I do recommend it to EVERYONE!!!

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MaryBeth Kirby

10:14 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

I enrolled my daughter at the Wauwatosa Mary Linsmeier School / Childrens EduCare (MLS) in October 2008 when she was almost 3. Happily, she has thrived under their excellent care & I strongly recommend this center to anyone.
From learning her ABC’s, her colors in Spanish, counting to 100 & even adding, she was very well prepared when she started 5K this year.
Katherine has also benefited from the small & friendly group of kids. She mixes well with all ages & shifts back & forth between the roles of being teacher/leader/older kid in a group to having fun being the little sister/daughter/student in imaginative play with older kids.
I considered an in-home daycare however as a single mom, I couldn't risk being w/out daycare if the provider was sick. Since 2008, I’ve always been able to rely on MLS teachers being there.
Additionally, Katherine has been very healthy at MLS & we haven’t had tons of health warnings come home (common at large centers.)
We love the MLS teachers & have even formed friendships with several.
Overall, I've been very pleased w/Wauwatosa MLS. The facility is always neat & clean & kept at a comfy temp. Toys are cleaned often & new themes of books & toys are rotated in on a regular basis to keep things fresh & interesting. The food is wholesome, nutritious & prepared on-site daily. The teachers are kind, caring, compassionate, concerned & friendly. I trust MLS daily with my precious daughter. I highly endorse the Wauwatosa MLS for anyone.

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Liz Snyder

10:53 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

Thank you MaryBeth! This is a beautiful testimonial. We are really delighted we have Katherine at our school :)

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MaryBeth Kirby

11:39 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

I forgot to say, too, that it is in a very convenient location - Hwy 100 & Capitol Drive. If you're looking for a daycare center, be sure to check them out.

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