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The Learning Gardens

441 S Rosa Rd MADISON, WI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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...

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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7158 - La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive

1222 FOURIER DR MADISON, WI

State license verified

Child care
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,...
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7149 - La Petite Academy on S. Dutch Mills Rd

3801 S DUTCH MILL RD MADISON, WI

State license verified

Child care
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,...
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Isthmus Montessori Academy

1802 Pankratz St Madison, WI

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This community belongs to all children and families, and was born from the belief that students hold the power to their education. We are home to students from across the Madison area, and strive to provide a place of welcome and sense belonging to all who walk through our doors. Isthmus Montessori Academy is five-star...
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Journey Together Child Care

4657 Verona Rd Madison, WI

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
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...
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Nyjah In Home Child Care

602 E Johnson St. Apt 103 Madison, WI

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 art, read books, play and learn...
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Kavanaugh Kid Care

9 Horned Owl Ct Madison, WI

My name is Tamera and I am opening my home for 1-2 children in need of part-time or full-time daycare. I have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in the daycare field on and off since 2007. I also have experience working as a Special Education Paraprofessional. My husband and I have a 19 month...
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Second Family Daycare

1701 Rae Lane Madison, WI

Hi there, After finding out how difficult it is to find good/affordable care for our newborn daughter, I've left my job to stay home with our little one and operate an in-home daycare on the West side of Madison. I'm looking to fill 2 full-time care openings for infants (under 6 months old). My hope is that I'll find other...
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El Jard Infantil, LLC

3565 Tulane Ave Madison, WI

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
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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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Kids World Ink And Nursery Llc

2934 Todd Dr Madison, WI

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Kids World Ink and Nursery offers safe and secure child care at all times. Personnel provide day to day learning experiences that fit the unique needs of each child. Our vision at kids World Ink reflects children's sense of respect, gratitude, and for them to get along with their peers
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Young Stars Care Group

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...
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Angel Academy

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...
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Erin St. Child Care

1121 Erin St Madison, WI

Hi, families! My name is Jess, and I provide Waldorf-inspired childcare out of my home on Erin St. I'm mama to a two year old kiddo and currently care for several part-time toddlers throughout the week. I have space for one more toddler, 18mo-3y/o(ish) on Mondays and Thursdays. Your little one will enjoy healthy/organic...
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Campus4kids

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
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Olson Family Child Care

3954 Mammoth Trail Madison, WI

Olson Family Child Care provides high quality care for young children in a small group setting with a home-like environment. Our small group size allows children to receive one-on-one attention and still lets us experience all of the learning that comes with being part of a group - most days our group is just 4 friends....
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Cuddle Bugs Infant Care

1237 Meadow Sweet Madison, WI

State license verified

Exceptional Infant care in an in-home setting. We offer full time care in a loving and safe environment that will allow your child to thrive.
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Campus 4 Kids Child Care

4657 Verona Road Madison, WI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We are a new center with different management and we have room for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer healthy lunches, snacks, and breakfast. We offer learning through play activities based on Creative Curriculum, fenced outdoor play area and along the bus route. Local schools as well as Sugar Creek buses are easy...
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UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

1609 University Ave Madison, WI

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
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...
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2 For 1 And Twice The Fun

107 Emma Court Madison, WI

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 to help other...
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VA Kids Center Inc

2500 Overlook Ter Madison, WI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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,...
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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.

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.

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.

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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