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UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center
5.0
UADC is a warm and charming place to be with excellent staff and education for your children. Home-cooked meals on site, great and consistent programming with music, dance, yoga, free choice centers, library, Spanish, and academic skill development. Both my children went here over a span of 5 years....
- Lindsy
Fairyland Daycare
5.0
Fairyland have service my child over three years ,the experience there have been just wonderful the staff is kind and the director is great we are very please and happy there.
- Eiddiesummers.
Jungle Day Care and Bilingual Preschool
5.0
The Jungle's University Avenue site is small and the staff are extremely caring. Claudia is wonderful with the babies/toddlers. The little ones often go on group walks to the park, work on art projects together, read books and play. It's nothing fancy, but exactly the loving and calm environment...
- Ariela
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center
5.0
Wonderful learning environment and caring teachers!
- Tina K
Paleta Family Child Care
5.0
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Daycares in Madison, WI
4.2
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At University Avenue Discovery Center, our pursuit is to emphasize equality, solidarity, emotional literacy, and exploration of the arts within our classrooms and surrounding community. It is our goal to build on a child s academic foundation with play-based learning, hands-on experimentation,...
5.0
"UADC is a warm and charming place to be with excellent staff and education for your children. Home-cooked meals on site, great and consistent programming with music, dance, yoga, free choice centers, library, Spanish, and academic skill development. Both my...
Lindsy
5.0
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Fairyland Daycare is a licensed daycare provider located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a family child care home that has a small capacity of accepting a maximum number of eight children. It is a two-star center that operates every Monday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
5.0
"Fairyland have service my child over three years ,the experience there have been just wonderful the staff is kind and the director is great we are very please and happy there."
Eiddiesummers.
5.0
(1)
Jungle Day Care & Bilingual Preschool, provides service day care for their children, a safe place where your children will learn with the best curriculum immersed in a second language Spanish. With the most convenient times for you. Dance Classes, Art, Music and Technology will be the best tools for...
5.0
"The Jungle's University Avenue site is small and the staff are extremely caring. Claudia is wonderful with the babies/toddlers. The little ones often go on group walks to the park, work on art projects together, read books and play. It's nothing fancy, but exactly...
Ariela
5.0
(1)
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center is a non-profit preschool and community-based parent cooperative. They have a commitment to the whole child, and seek to foster intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. The school respect's each child’s individual preferences and abilities. The...
5.0
"Wonderful learning environment and caring teachers!"
Tina K
5.0
(1)
Paleta Family Child Care is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.
5.0
"Hi. I'm the owner of this business and a lot of your information is wrong. your site states that my business has provided the information you show but that's inaccurate. Please, remain from showing wrong info, it is causing me extra work. Thank you
Fernanda L"
Fernanda L
5.0
(1)
Blooming Grove Montessori is an infant and toddler early childhood community serving Madison's east side. This program provides a Montessori experience as well as applies a responsive and respectful approach as part of our daily curriculum. Blooming Grove Montessori is home to over 4 beautiful...
5.0
"An amazing school! Looking forward to having a Montessori Elementary program on Madison's East Side."
Beckie T
5.0
(1)
The VA Kids Center is one of two federal non-profit child care centers in Wisconsin; we are located just steps from the VA and UW Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 1996, we have been providing high-quality early care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Adjacent to the...
5.0
"VAKC has cared for both of my children and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Rebecca Breda, the director, is incredible-organized, professional, capable, and committed to supporting families. She always looks for ways to make it work. The teachers are all...
David A
2.5
(4)
Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 6am to 5:30 pm.
Journey Together Childcare serves children between the ages of 6weeks to 8years of age. We are licensed for 35 children. We offer 2 meals and 1 snack per day as nourishment so that no child goes without nourishment while in care. We...
3.0
"We toured the center and although the owners seemed wonderful and kind, we were not sure about the director or her credentials as she smelled like a heavy smoker. We do not want our child to breathe in any second hand smoke.The children were all eating hot dogs and...
Be B
Kingdom Kids Day Care is a Wisconsin State Certified in-home program owned and operated by Lisa Blount, affectionately known to her students as Ms. Lisa.
Ms. Lisa has worked with children for 29 years, 10 of which have been in professional daycare settings. She has received a diploma in Childcare...
Hi, my name is Michele. I am a state licensed home daycare, CPR/First Aid Certified childcare provider. I have been providing childcare for 35 years. I currently have openings in my childcare. I believe in providing a happy, loving and clean environment for children to grow and learn in. I have had...
The Early Childhood program at Our Redeemer provides experiences to stimulate, assist, support and sustain emerging skills within an environment that promotes the development of critical thinking skills and supports learning. We provide a loving, Christian environment that emphasizes the...
La Petite Academy of Madison
6514 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...
Home-based childcare provider with a sense of humor, a lot of love to give, and over 25 years experience working professionally with children offers a nurturing "home away form home" for your child, and for you, the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child is in caring and competent hands...
Little Sprouts is a licensed family daycare in Madison, WI. We provide an exceptionally creative and fun environment for infants and toddlers, and our environment will enforce learning and creativity in children of all ages. We strive to create the best environment for children to learn and grow in,...
Flexible, high-quality, extended-hour childcare to meet the changing needs of today's families.
Lodgic Kids Camp provides quality licensed and COVID-responsible childcare programs to fit your needs, on your schedule. Full-time, part-time, and scheduled hourly care is available for children ages...
Londonderry KinderCare
2017 Londonderry Drive, Madison, WI
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
This is a mini business of 2 friends who love kids and making their day awesome with babysitters. That's where we got our slogan "2 for 1 and Twice the fun!". We both have very little children in our family that we take care of one being my nephew in the photo above but we also want to extend that...
Hello families,
I have been running In-Home Childcare since 2013 and have been in the early childcare file for at least 10 years now. I have my bachelor degree in early childhood education and I am a bilingual speaker, which are Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, and English. In my childcare, we do...
Camp Black Hawk is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland Council located in Madison, WI. The camp offers various exciting and fun-filled programs such as Black Hawk Blast, Odyssey Camps, Adventure and Discovery Camps, Horse Camps, and more.
El Jard Infantil is a bilingual preschool program for children 2 1/2-6 years of age. Our lead teacher holds WI teaching licenses in both Early Childhood Education and Bilingual Education. Our play and learn curriculum is in both English and Spanish.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Madison, WI
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Madison, WI?
Daycare centers near you in Madison, WI offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Madison, WI?
Daycares near you in Madison, WI provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Madison, WI?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Madison, WI for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Madison, WI?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Madison, WI include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for Madison, WI daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Daycares in Madison, WI are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 95 listed daycares.