Best Pre-K Schools & Programs 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...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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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...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
Responds quickly
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...
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
Responds quickly
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...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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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...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Responds quickly
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...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Responds quickly
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Responds quickly
Speaks Spanish
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
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...
4 K Pre kindergarten program
Give your child the best possible start with our engaging 4K program. Considered a crucial stepping stone to kindergarten, our curriculum dives deep into essential skills and experiences, ensuring your child gains the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to thrive and achieve their future.
3 year old Preschool
Preschool education is essential. We are committed to providing a faith-filled, loving, and engaging environment. Here, children can thrive. They develop at their own pace. We believe that every child is a unique gift from God and deserves a personalized approach to care and education.
Also offers: Drop In Care
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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...
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...
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.
Caterpillar 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.
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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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...
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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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
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 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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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
Center offers care and educational programs for toddlers and preschool-age children. Program places emphasis on building sense of community and togetherness within each classroom. Children learning...
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Jewish preschool offering a play-based and faith-based learning curriculum. Students participate in art, math, music, movement, science, and language activities. Religion is taught through stories,...
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Learning center in Dane County offers educational programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, including a 4K class. Daily activities emphasize kindergarten readiness skills as well as...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare of Wisconsin
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Wisconsin? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Madison Pre-K Programs
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Many public schools offer free Pre-K programs for eligible families. These public preschool programs vary by state in terms of age requirements and classroom hours. Check with your local school district to see if public Pre-K is available near you.
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-Kindergarten, commonly known as Pre-K, serves children around four years old. Children learn the necessary skills for future academic success.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The age cut-off differs from state to state but most children start Pre-K at four years old. Keep in mind, you may need to apply a few months before they're eligible to attend.