We have 610 child care providers in Madison, WI! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Care Member says "Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan...
Sarah V. says "Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."
Vicki H. says "Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on...
Tori M. says "Akeara has been our nanny for just over a year - around 16 hours per week. She is absolutely wonderful with our two year old son and we adore her. She...
Chris S. says "Nicole was great with our two little's. They each had a blast playing games and doing arts and crafts with Nicole. We'd definitely have her back! Thank...
Amy O. says "Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on...
Alison W. says "Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We...
Care Member says "Mary has been an absolute blessing to our family, providing not only exceptional care for our child but also bringing warmth, kindness, and a sense of...
Care Member says "Ms T is the best! She handles our 3 under 3 with ease and has excellent communication. She is reliable, prompt, and when we say “Ms T is coming...
Jenn T. says "Amanda is an incredible caregiver and we were so lucky to work with her from the time our twin boys were 4 months old until they were a little over 3 years....
Care Member says "Jane was fantastic! She was patient and attentive with my little guy! She brought her daughter, with whom my son had a blast! She even picked up around...
Care Member says "Heather is great with my 3 year old. She intuits how he’s feeling (playful or shy) and adjusts to his needs. She’s also good about checking in about my...
Laurelin D. says "Christine watched my 2 girls, ages 4 and 8. She was wonderful with them. She was always on time and dependable. Christine followed our family...
Colleen M. says "Paula was a preschool educator for my twins when they were 3 at the time. She is so intuitive with children and so kind. Would absolutely recommend her!"
Child care centers in Madison, WI
Care Member says "Our family has been part of The Learning Gardens since 2021, and it has been a great experience for both of our children, who started when they were 6...
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610 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.86/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5
Child Care Providers in Madison, WI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 193 reviews of the 610 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.86 per hour as of August 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 525 child care providers near you in Madison, WI. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Madison, WI and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Madison, WI that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Madison, WI, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Madison, WI and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.