Best Child Care in Madison, WI
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
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Speaks Spanish
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Speaks Spanish
Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Montessori program offers educational environments for children beginning in infancy and continuing through the elementary years. Bilingual classrooms provide areas for children to build practical...
Speaks Spanish
Mia’s Daycare Center is a bilingual (Spanish and English) and Christian daycare, licensed in Wisconsin to care for children ages 3 weeks to 13 years. Established in November 2023, the center is led by...
Child Care Program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Preschool Program, Summer Care Program
Speaks Spanish
At Preschool of the Arts, our mission is to nurture open-minded and open-hearted individuals who learn alongside one another and embrace the world with compassion, creativity, wonder, and joy. As a...
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Preschool program offers learning opportunities in a play-based environment. Children build the academic skills needed for kindergarten in the 4K class. Daily schedule includes a combination of...
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Parent cooperative preschool offers interactive early learning programs for young children. Emphasis is placed on providing hands-on experiences in early literacy, science, math, and art concepts....
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Center offering preschool and 4K programs. Curriculum is play based and encourages children to learn through exploration. Daily schedule provides time for children experience large motor play, blocks,...
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School offering faith-based care and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Bible-based curriculum emphasizes both academic and religious instruction and...
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5-star, accredited, full & morning preschool ages 2+ Monday through Friday. Interest-based lesson planning that introduces varied activities to develop social-emotional skills, fine and gross motor...
Bumblebee Room
Coming January 2026! Tenney’s infant room has everything a baby could ask for and more. Our teachers care for each little one with love and attention to their growth and development with plenty of updates and communication for you. We’re with you every step of the way!
Rainbow Room
Fostering the growth of the individual child as they learn through play. Children engage in activities that build self-confidence and independence. Teachers provide various opportunities for physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive growth, as well as a strong connection to nature.
Also offers: Caterpillar Room
Speaks Spanish
The Center offers Spanish immersion care and early learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. The program emphasizes learning through exploration and discovery....
Speaks Spanish
Woodland Montessori School educates children, families, and our community through the Montessori philosophy, with an emphasis on inclusivity, diversity and environmental stewardship. Woodland is a...
Speaks Spanish
At Cultured Kids, we nurture confident graduates who are not only fluent in Spanish but also deeply connected to Latino culture. Our Spanish language and cultural immersion program offers care for...
Speaks Spanish
Center provides care and educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Programs encourage learning through interactive experiences that support cognitive, social, and...
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Our Christian-based center provides a vibrant, play-based environment where children blossom! Through age-appropriate programs, including a dedicated 4K class, we nurture social and cognitive skills...
Drop In Care
“Life doesn’t run on a predictable schedule. So why should your childcare be any different? We know you love your current childcare setup, but what happens when life throws you a curveball? Your trusted nanny gets sick.
Infant Care
Our infant program offers a nurturing environment where our Babies are treasured. In our infant room, babies develop their physical, cognitive, and social skills over time. Think tummy time, captivating storytelling, songs, and exciting sensory experiences, all lovingly crafted to spark curiosity,
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, 4 K Pre kindergarten program, 3 year old Preschool
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Waldorf education nurtures a love for the world and engages the child's head, heart, and hands through experience-based learning. Children spend ample time outside and enjoy an education rich in...
Child Care Program
Waldorf Early Childhood education focuses on integrating neurological, physical, emotional, and social development. Children engage in plentiful free play and spend ample time in nature. Consistent daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms help children feel connected and secure.
Camp of the Elements, Summer in the Garden
Join us for Camp of the Elements, a 1-4 week camp for children ages 6-12 years old. Pick any number of weeks to attend. Enrollment opens in January; visit www.madisonwaldorf.org for more information. Summer in the Garden is a 1-2 week camp for children ages 3-6. Pick one or both weeks to attend.
Speaks Spanish
Montessori program serves children in infancy through the elementary years. Child-centered environment promotes independent learning, discovery, and exploration of nature. Children build practical...
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Bilingual learning center supporting and serving children of various ages through various forms of learning. Daily curriculum includes lessons in math, Chinese, English, music, and art. Children...
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Second location of Woodland Montessori providing a transitional classroom setting to accustom children from a home environment to a school environment. Curriculum is certified Montessori and provides...
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Center offers care and early learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on providing diverse classroom environment. Curriculum incorporates hands-on...
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Faith-based preschool offers Christ-centered early learning program for young children. Program provides variety of interactive learning activities and experiences to promote social, cognitive, and...
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Center offers faith-based care and early learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program places strong emphasis on academic development along with social and spiritual...
Speaks Spanish
School offers faith-based care and early learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on academic development along with social and spiritual growth...
Speaks Spanish
Center offers childcare and early learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Programs provide interactive educational activities in early literacy, math,...
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Center offering programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is play-based and encourages social development, curiosity, and school-readiness. Activities include reading, free play,...
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Montessori daycare and preschool offering programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Curriculum teaches language, art, math, science, social studies, and practical skills. Children...
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Play-based childcare center offers nature-focused programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Natural play materials are provided in the classrooms and the outdoor play areas to promote an...
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Childcare, preschool, and after school program utilizing Creative Curriculum. Center offers a child-centered approach to learning that emphasizes hands-on/active learning. Summer camps are available...
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Montessori program offers a child-centered environment with opportunities for independent and interactive activities. Curriculum aligns with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to build...
Speaks Spanish
Nature Preschool is a program of ALNC. Curriculum engages and educates children empowering them to respect, protect, and enjoy the natural world. Children spend the majority of their time outside...
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Montessori program in Dane County fosters the development of practical life, self-care, and socialization skills. Classroom environments explore subject areas of language, math, history, biology, art,...
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Montessori center offering daycare, preschool, 4K, and kindergarten programs. Children learn science, math, language, social studies, and practical skills through interactive and individualized...
Speaks Spanish
Center-based facility offering aftercare during the school year as well as summer camps during vacation months. Program features a blend of structured learning, dedicated homework help and independent...
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Center-based facility focusing on developmentally appropriate academic excellence through hands-on learning, outdoor immersion, and peer interaction. Curriculum uses classroom themes and activities...
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Play-based nursery school located in the First Unitarian Church promotes exploration, experimentation, and self-expression using a whole-child approach. Classes provide opportunities for children to...
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Before and after school program for school-age children attending Van Hise Elementary. Program is provided by the Wisconsin Youth Company. Choice-based curriculum allows children to pursue their...
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School offers hands-on early learning programs for young children. Emphasis is placed on providing educational activities that promote individualized learning. Classroom consists of learning centers...
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Center offers early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on providing balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed play to support social,...
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Center offering toddler, preschool, and 4K programs. Curriculum provides hands-on learning experiences and teacher-guided lessons that prepare students for kindergarten. Group time, sensory...
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Non-profit childcare center offers early learning opportunities for toddlers and preschool-age children. Program emphasizes learning through interactive educational experiences that promote self-help...
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Childcare center emphasizes nature and offers play-based activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Eco-friendly center offers natural play materials in classrooms and outdoor play...
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Center offering care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. High/Scope curriculum is utilized to promote a daily schedule and individualized learning. Cooking, circle time, art...
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Center offers care and interactive learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Emphasis is placed on allowing children to move and learn freely through exploration and...
Speaks Spanish
Child care center child-centered, family-oriented, and community-based care. Care is provided for Employees of SSM Health and community members. Various indoor and outdoor activities are part of the...
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Center offers early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Child-directed curriculum supports needs and interests of each child to promote social and intellectual growth....
Speaks Spanish
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FAQs About Madison Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Madison?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 315 child care providers in Madison and 81 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Madison?
- According to provider data, $1233 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Madison.
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Do child care providers in Madison speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 30 child care providers in Madison that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Madison childcare providers?
- The 4 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Madison are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Russian and German.