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7161 - La Petite Academy on Schroeder Rd

5.0(1)

6 mi

6514 SCHROEDER RD MADISON, WI

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7158 - La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive

5.0(1)

7 mi

1222 FOURIER DR MADISON, WI

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7149 - La Petite Academy on S. Dutch Mills Rd

5.0(1)

4 mi

3801 S DUTCH MILL RD MADISON, WI

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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King's Kids Academy

5.0(7)

8 mi

8133 MANSION HILL AVE MADISON, WI

King’s Kids Academy is committed to providing high quality child and family care in a nurturing, supportive and encouraging Christ-centered program. We believe we accomplish this best when we inspire children, parents, teachers, and leaders to be their best selves. We inspire by supporting learning, teaching, leading, and building relationships that strengthen individuals, build community, and glorify God.

Care Member says "As a teacher and a parent, KKA is much more than a child care center. It is a family like atmosphere of folks who truly care for one another and take...

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Mia's Daycare Center

5.0(9)

5 mi

6121 Odana Rd MADISON, WI

Welcome to Mia’s Daycare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that’s just like home. At our business zoned center, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We develop the groundwork for a strong foundation in learning by engaging in Faith-based activities. We know that schedules vary, and we have options for part-time, full-time, single-day, and drop-in packages. At our daycare, we provide a culturally diverse learning environment by offering programs in Spanish. We can't wait to meet you! Please reach out to schedule your tour. Web site: https://www.miasdaycarecenter.com

Natasha R. says "I love this place. My kids have been going here since the very day they opened. The staff is amazing, and the facility is very clean. They take the time...

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Journey Together Child Care

2.0(4)

4 mi

4657 Verona Rd Madison, WI

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 have a large facility for the children and several different things for each child to do while they are here. We have an on-site playground for the children to use as well as we are also within walking distance of parks. Our teachers are trained in first aid and CPR/AED and certified through The Registry to teach children of certain ages. Our teachers are interviewed and have had extensive background checks done at both the State and FBI level to ensure that they are the best teachers to be teaching your children. With the spacious room sizes and plenty of toys, the children have things to keep their minds active and engaging.

Samantha says "This day care is under a new director now and they take very well care of the children. They interact with the kids and play with them . They have. It set...

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Angel Academy

5.0(1)

4 mi

4809 Camden Road Madison, WI

Angel Academy is a small in-home Christian childcare experience with an added preschool education environment. Through Bible Lessons and preschool education we learn about ourselves and the world around us. As owner/operator I believe childcare is an extension of your family and needs to be a good fit between the provider and the family. I have been extremely blessed with families that have been here since infancy and have added siblings throughout the years. As my sweet Angels grow and head off to full day Kindergarten this fall I am looking for another special family to join our group and to complete our picture. I have an extensive background in childcare from being a classroom teacher (all age levels), a large center director and now the owner/operator of my own small in-home childcare. I have CPR Certification, First Aid, SIDS, and Shaken Baby education. I also have excellent references. My program consists of play, education, outdoor activities, rest period, nutritious meals and snacks, love, giggles, adventures and much more!

Jen W says "We had a wonderful experience at Angel Academy. Miss Wendy and her staff go above and beyond the average in-home daycare. In particular, I appreciated her...

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Campus4kids

5.0(1)

4 mi

4657 Verona Road Madison, WI

We offer quality Childcare at an affordable price in our state of the art loving center. Children are cared for and loved by our passionate and well credentialed teachers

Samantha J. says "The Staff is very loving and passionate about the children. Lovely and clean center and children are treated like how I want my kids to be treated"

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Creek Day School Inc

4.0(8)

3 mi

2509 MCDIVITT RD MADISON, WI

Creek Day School has been providing quality childcare to the Madison community for more than 45 years. We are a small center licensed for 35 children ages 2 - 5 providing lots of individual attention to children. Creek bases its program on the philosophy that play is the fundamental learning experience. Our goal is to provide children with a variety of play experiences and structured learning situations that foster social, problem-solving and self-help skills. Children learn to treat others with respect and develop a strong sense of community. Creek Day School has a Youngstar rating of 5 stars and is accredited by The City of Madison Childcare Unit.

Care Member says "We moved to Creek from a big box daycare center and could not be happier! Our two kids get to play together and we love it. The outdoor play space is...

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Young Stars Care Group

5.0(1)

5 mi

4609 Barby Ln Madison, WI

I am a mother of a 2 year old boy and a stepmother to a 6 year old girl. I have always enjoyed helping and caring for people of all ages (3 years of experience as a CNA). After struggling to find a daycare or in-home care provider that I felt comfortable with, I decided to take that passion and put it towards building a care group for infant/toddlers that will focus on their growth and development, all while having fun and being creative. Not only do I want to work with children but I also hope to work around a working Mom's and Dad's schedules and budgets. Having said this, in December 2013 I decided to utilize my experiences of caring for people and start my own in home care group. I provide full-time (4-5 days) or part-time (2-3 days) positions within my home which is currently on the North Side of Madison (Barby Lane). Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. I am Infant, Child and Adult CPR certified and have skilled training in SIDS and SBS. I have also put together a handbook that will be given to each family, filled with information and guidelines of the care that will be provided. Needless to say, I am excited to redirect my passion of caring for others to infants and toddlers, and I look forward to hearing from those in need of my services. If interested, please email me at mrshlyoung@gmail.com or call me at (608) 609-4324 to discuss things in more detail or even schedule a time to meet!

Nicollette W. says "Holly provided exceptional care for my daughter from when she was 3 months old to when she was almost 1 1/2 years old. I loved receiving text...

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VA Kids Center Inc

5.0(1)

4 mi

2500 Overlook Ter Madison, WI

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 University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, we are open year round to all members of the community. The VA Kids Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and meets or exceeds all federal regulations for VA Child Care Centers. Our staff is highly qualified and enjoy giving children a lifelong love of learning and discovery! The VA Kids Center (VAKC) is devoted to providing a nurturing and caring early education experience for all of the children in our center. VAKC is open to the public however, tuition discounts and wait list preference are given to VA Hospital staff and other federal employees. VA Kids Center is licensed for twenty-eight children and provides families with low teacher to child ratios. Our infant rooms group sizes are 3 children with one teacher or 6 children with two teachers. Our one year old rooms have a maximum group size of four with one teacher. Young two year olds enjoy a ratio of six children to one teacher. Our Core Teachers have at minimum a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Part-time teachers are often undergraduate or graduate students at UW Madison or Edgewood College looking to expand their formal education with hands on experiences with young children. Our staff highly value the process of children learning through play and having consistent, quality adult and child interactions throughout the day. "Play is often talked about as if were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." Fred Rogers. Teaching staff are certified in Infant/Child CPR w/AED, Pediatric First Aid, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Abuse & Neglect and SIDS. All staff have a state and federal criminal background checks (with fingerprints) performed before working with any child. Contact us for a list of our current rates, a wait list form or to schedule a morning tour.

David A. says "VAKC has cared for both of my children and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Rebecca Breda, the director, is incredible-organized, professional,...

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The Learning Gardens

5.0(2)

5 mi

441 S Rosa Rd MADISON, WI

The Learning Gardens Child Development Center, a local leader in early childhood education and childcare, is a licensed and accredited center, receiving a 5-star rating from YoungStar. Through our infant, toddler, preschool, 4k, and school age programs, we work with and support families with infants as young as six weeks old up to age 10. We believe young children learn best through active involvement in an environment which is caring, child-directed, developmentally appropriate, educationally enriching, and embracing diversity.

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have found this daycare. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew our children would be in loving, capable...

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UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

4.0(5)

1 mi

1609 University Ave Madison, WI

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, group discussions and use of local resources as an extension of our classroom environments. UADC is committed to working cooperatively with all families to foster an interwoven community that supports and enriches our shared experiences. We provide individualized, child driven programming for learners aged 2 years 9 months -10 years old and support for their families in the heart of Madison. We open at 7:15 and close at 5:30 M-F

Lindsy B. says "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...

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Jungle Day Care and Bilingual Preschool

5.0(1)

4 mi

3553 University Ave. Madison, WI

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 their children to have a future with success. In Jungle Day Care & Preschool Bilingual we worry about nutrition, dental health and hygiene of their children. A clean and safe place where your children will learn to care for the environment and a family atmosphere.

Ariela K. says "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...

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Fairyland Daycare

5.0(1)

7 mi

6538 Fairhaven Rd Madison, WI

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.

Fairyland Daycare C. says "Fairyland have service my child over three years ,the experience there have been just wonderful the staff is kind and the director is great...

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Ms. Julia's House

5.0(4)

3 mi

3206 Churchill Drive Madison, WI

Thank you for considering me as your next childcare provider! :) My name is Julia & I am a stay at home mom of 5. I live in the Arbor Hills neighborhood which makes my home very quick and easy to get to from the Beltline, & your morning commute to daycare very simple. I also am within a few blocks from Leopold Elementary for a easy walk to and from school if needed. I have been doing childcare in some way, shape, or form since I was probably about 10 yrs old helping watch over my younger siblings. I also used to change cloth diapers and warm bottles and feed my little sister. This led to babysitting neighbor kids when I was in High School, & then as an adult, I began watching my friends' children on occasion here and there. The spring of 2013 I had an opportunity to stay home with my family finally after so many years that I couldn't pass it up. To keep me occupied while the my own children were in school I decided to do some babysitting, which then turned into me doing childcare in my home more professionally. Since 2013 I have been watching children in my home ranging in ages of 6 weeks on up. I currently have some really great families that allow me to do this for them & I am honored, & after talking with a few other childcare providers in my area I decided to join here to meet some more families and see if I was able to help a few others in mentoring their children. I do have references if requested that I am able to provide. And I do offer the following: >Family Friendly >Smoke Free >Stay at Home Mom >Play Based Learning >Flexible Schedule to fit your needs to include nights and occasional weekends >Reasonable Industry Standard Rates >Experienced with potty training >Able to abide by specific dietary needs (we are a gluten free household due to celiac) >Familiar with storing and using breast milk Immediate openings for all age groups. Would specifically be interested in newborns. I am familiar with standard precautions regarding keeping changing and eating areas as clean as possible. >Available for long/short term cares, part/full-time as well as drop ins as needed. >I supply portable cribs & bedding if you are unable to >I supply baby wipes, powder, A&D >I supply meals & snacks - infant formula and food would not be supplied by me Easy access from the Beltline at Todd Dr.

Michelle K says "I highly recommend Julia, she is always available for when I need her to watch my daughter especially last minute. She is also kind enough to watch our...

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Creek Day School

3.0(2)

3 mi

2509 Mcdivitt Rd Madison, WI

The Creek Day School is a childcare and educational facility located at 2509 Mcdivitt Road, Madison, Wisconsin. It offers full-time or part-time childcare for children ages 18 months to 6 years old and is open Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The school provides play experiences and learning activities that foster social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Care Member says "If there’s one thing that truly stood out about Creek Day School, it was the exceptional quality of care my children received. From the moment we walked...

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Paleta Family Child Care

5.0(1)

5 mi

1907 E Washington Ave Madison, WI

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.

Fernanda L. says "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...

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Tenney Nursery and Parent Center

5.0(1)

1 mi

1321 E Mifflin St Ste 101 Madison, WI

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 curriculum is play-based and encourages children to develop the skills that they need for further learning.

TJ S. says "Wonderful learning environment and caring teachers!"

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Pei-pei's Playhouse

5.0(2)

7 mi

634 Ondossagon Way Madison, WI

Pei-Pei's Playhouse provides professional babysitting services in a warm and caring home environment. We offer full-time, part-time, and drop-in care for infants and toddlers. Conveniently located in Madison with home-based care, we offer the flexibility you need and the personal attention your children deserve. Contact us today to inquire about availability or to learn more about our services. Any questions please call us at 608-512-6436 or info@peipeisplayhouse.com.

Peggy P. says "Pei-Pei provides impeccable child care. She maintains a safe, loving and structured environment for the children in her care. I agree, with another...

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Daycares in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 134 listed daycares

7161 - La Petite Academy on Schroeder Rd

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7158 - La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7149 - La Petite Academy on S. Dutch Mills Rd

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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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.

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King's Kids Academy

Mia's Daycare Center

Journey Together Child Care

Angel Academy

Campus4kids

Creek Day School Inc

Young Stars Care Group

VA Kids Center Inc

The Learning Gardens

UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

Jungle Day Care and Bilingual Preschool

Fairyland Daycare

Ms. Julia's House

Creek Day School

Paleta Family Child Care

Tenney Nursery and Parent Center

Pei-pei's Playhouse

Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Madison, WI

7161 - La Petite Academy on Schroeder Rd

7158 - La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive

7149 - La Petite Academy on S. Dutch Mills Rd

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Madison, WI

What are the benefits of daycare near me in Madison, WI?

What services do daycare centers offer near me in Madison, WI?

What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Madison, WI?

What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Madison, WI?

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