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1609 University Ave MADISON, WI
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2 mi
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…
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Andrew G. says "I have one kid here now, and the second will go when they’re old enough. I love it here. First of all, it is a nonprofit, not driven by profit incentives, and the staff creates such a healthy environment for early child development and preschool. You don’t see that a lot with institutional or private centers.
The space is amazing—the classrooms are huge (at least 50x50), plus there is indoor running space and an outdoor playing area. The kids can be free there and they love it.…
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At La Petite Academy of Monona, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Monona, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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5574 LACY RD FITCHBURG, WI
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5 mi
At La Petite Academy of Fitchburg, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Fitchburg, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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5206 Siggelkow Rd MADISON, WI
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6 mi
We’re an award-winning early education center located steps from Braintree transit station. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
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Care Member says "We have had a good experience with Asra's Family Childcare Center with our 2 kids. The teachers are kind and truly care about our children. They always seem happy when we pick them up and they are excited to tell us about their day. "
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6514 SCHROEDER RD MADISON, WI
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6 mi
At La Petite Academy on Schroeder Rd, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Madison, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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1222 FOURIER DR MADISON, WI
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7 mi
At La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Madison, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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5896 WOODLAND DR WAUNAKEE, WI
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8 mi
At La Petite Academy of Waunakee, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Waunakee, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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220 CROSS COUNTRY RD VERONA, WI
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9 mi
At La Petite Academy of Verona, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Verona, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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665 E NETHERWOOD ST OREGON, WI
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9 mi
At La Petite Academy of Oregon, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Oregon, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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Kiddie Academy of Sun Prairie, WI offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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2380 MONTANA AVE SUN PRAIRIE, WI
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10 mi
At La Petite Academy of Sun Prairie, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Sun Prairie, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout…
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Care Member says "My child has been going here since July and absolutely loves it here. They are so happy and the teachers are amazing showing compassion and care. My child has learned so much and the lessons that they work on are getting them ready for the next milestone in life. The director is understanding and friendly and truly shows what a director that cares about the families and children should be. The assistant director is wonderful. 10/10 would recommend."
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635 LINCOLN AVE STOUGHTON, WI
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13 mi
At La Petite Academy of Stoughton, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Stoughton, WI. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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1609 University Ave Madison, WI
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1 mi
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…
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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 with music, dance, yoga, free choice centers, library, Spanish, and academic skill development. Both my children went here over a span of 5 years. Absolutely love the staff and bonds that are formed between families in this community. Professional and genuine care!"
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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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900 UNIVERSITY BAY DR MADISON, WI
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3 mi
Meeting House Nursery School, Inc. provides children with a play based curriculum in a welcoming environment that encourages exploration, celebrates the individual, and fosters meaningful relationships. MHNS is a part-time nursery school that allows for flexible schedules for children age 2-5. We are a city accredited fully licensed group center
MHNS fosters learning through play in our individual classrooms as well as our outdoor learning environments.
Please visit our website…
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christine W. says "Absolute best place you can send your kids to preschool! Teachers are caring, attentive and fun! Safe environment. I personally love Meeting House because it's like a throwback to preschools of yester-year, and they allow creative learning."
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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…
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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 unreal and we've been so lucky they've been outside so much. Highly recommend Creek!"
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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 Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer…
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Morningside Ave Madison, WI
4 mi
Raising Montessori Family Child Care is a new in-home (aka - family care) child care and education service, located in a home on the east side of Madison. We consist of a group of 4-6 mixed aged children, from infancy through 5 years old. This is a top tier program geared towards families seeking early care and education on the high end of the quality spectrum. While operating as an 'in-home', this program takes on the professional standards and performance of a high quality 'group…
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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…
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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, capable, and committed to supporting families. She always looks for ways to make it work. The teachers are all absolutely wonderful as well. Most are truly "kid whisperers." They also have fairly long hours (7-5:30 pm) and serve lunch and snacks. Our kids loved it there are we are so grateful for VAKC!"
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University Avenue Discovery Center
I have one kid here now, and the second will go when they’re old enough. I love it here. First of all, it is a nonprofit, not driven by…
- Andrew G.
7148 - La Petite Academy of Monona
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.
7147 - La Petite Academy of Fitchburg
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.
FAQs for finding preschools near you in Madison, WI
In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Madison, WI?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Madison, WI. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Madison, WI for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Madison, WI?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Madison, WI, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Madison, WI.
How can I find a preschool near me in Madison, WI?
When looking for a preschool near you in Madison, WI on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Madison, WI who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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