Best Daycares in Madison, WI - Updated June 2026
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...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, 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...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Preschool, and more
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...
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.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, and more
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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: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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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 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
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...
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: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool 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...
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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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...
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
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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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School-aged program offers after-school enrichment activities that build academic achievement and social development. Activities emphasize the development of children's character, career skills, and...
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Early Head Start and childhood care center serves infants and toddlers from the Madison WI area. Our center offers Early Head Start services to foster children's development, family bonds, and assist...
Speaks Spanish
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...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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Kids Junction is a trusted Christian preschool & childcare center in Madison offering programs from infants through 5th grade. Open 7am–5:45pm Mon–Fri. As a faith-based daycare, we center our...
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At Little Genius Bilingual Learning Center we offer immersion in English and Spanish, advanced cognitive development, daily nutritious meals, fun physical activities, and encouragement of creativity.
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...
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,
Toddler Care Program
Our toddler program isn’t just about activities; it’s a vibrant world where independence, curiosity, and a deep love of learning blossom. Through a rich tapestry of experiences—from engaging art projects and imaginative dramatic play to joyful music and movement, and invigorating outdoor exploration
Also offers: Drop In Care
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Leap Academy first opened in 2014 in Waunakee, Wisconsin. It was opened by Maria Fitz-Gibbon and her partner, Patrick. Our teachers set up carefully designed environments and activities to aide your...
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.
Twos Program
Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.
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Childcare center located near Country Grove Park offers Dane County families care for infants through school-aged children. Center contains developmentally-appropriate toys and areas for blocks,...
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Bilingual Child Care program inspires children's curiosity through Art, Dance, and Play. Art Dance Education Child Care provides a distinctive program that motivates children to explore their...
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Center offers early learning program for preschool-age children. Emphasis is placed on learning through hands-on educational experiences and exploration. Balance of teacher-directed lessons and...
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Home-based childcare prorgam for children.
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Center offers care and early learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program places emphasis on social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development in...
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Free early education program offers care and learning opportunities for preschool-age children. Program provides academic skill development and positive social experiences. Curriculum focuses on...
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Center offers faith-based care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program places emphasis on providing support for deaf and non-verbal children through American Sign Language...
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FAQs About Madison Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Madison?
- There are currently 168 daycare providers in Madison. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Madison?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Madison is $1415. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.