Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Madison, WI
We have 87 preschools in Madison, WI! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your preschool needs
Match with highly rated local preschools near you
Compare preschool and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent preschool reviews in Madison, WI
Creek Day School Inc
5.0
Great staff, wonderful play area.
- Care member
Angel Academy
5.0
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 flexibility and willingness to work with my changing work schedule. We only left AA because my daughter started Kindergarten and I needed care...
- Jen W
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 B.
VA Kids Center Inc
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 absolutely wonderful as well. Most are...
- David A.
Ms. Julia's House
5.0
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 daughter later to accommodate our crazy schedules. She has been watching our daughter close to a year now and glad I found her.
- Michelle K
Preschools in Madison, WI
4.8
(5)
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...
5.0
"Best decision to move our kid here from the large chain. He has gotten so much great attention and grown in the short time we have been enrolled. "
Care member
Angel Academy
4809 Camden Road, Madison, WI
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 flexibility and willingness to work with my changing work schedule. We only left AA because my daughter...
Jen W
UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center
1609 University Ave, Madison, WI
4.2
(5)
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
"We're so happy to have found this special place. The teachers are talented and dedicated, and the school is very well-run, and constantly looking to improve the offerings. In addition to the preschool, there's also an afterschool program for school-age kids with...
Keir
VA Kids Center Inc
2500 Overlook Ter, Madison, WI
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.
Ms. Julia's House
3206 Churchill Drive, Madison, WI
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"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 daughter later to accommodate our crazy schedules. She has been watching our daughter close to a year now and...
Michelle K
Paleta Family Child Care
1907 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
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.
Jungle Day Care and Bilingual Preschool
3553 University Ave., Madison, WI
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 K.
Fairyland Daycare
6538 Fairhaven Rd, Madison, WI
5.0
(1)
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."
Fairyland Daycare C.
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center
1321 E Mifflin St Ste 101, Madison, WI
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!"
TJ S.
7158 - La Petite Academy on Fourier Drive
1222 Fourier Drive, 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...
7149 - La Petite Academy on S. Dutch Mills Rd
3801 S Dutch Mills 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...
7161 - La Petite Academy on Schroeder Rd
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...
Little Blessings Preschool
5701 Raymond Rd, MADISON, WI
Little Blessings is a preschool and child care center with two locations in Madison and Verona serving children 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Our educational philosophy is to provide a loving, play-based program which will meet each child’s individual emotional, cognitive, social, and physical needs in a...
Meeting House Nursery School Inc
900 University Bay, MADISON, WI
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...
El Jard Infantil, LLC
3565 Tulane Ave, Madison, WI
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.
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...
Campus 4 Kids Child Care
4657 Verona Road, Madison, WI
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...
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...
Monona Grove Nursery School
4200 Buckeye Rd, Madison, WI
MGNS is a preschool for kids age 3-5. We are a part day, part week parent cooperative program. We focus on independent and friendship skills in a caring, nurturing environment. We are proud to partner with Madison School District to provide free 4K education in our center. Morning and afternoon...
High Point Christian School
7702 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI
We are a private preschool in Madison, WI offering programs for children beginning at 3 years of age. We offer morning preschool, afternoon 4K, and full-day 4K programs.
Showing 1 - 20 of 87
Additional Preschool Services
Preschool Articles
7 cell phone rules for kids that every parent should establish right now
December 19th, 2024 For years, my kids have watched me use the Internet and social media for both work and pleasure. They’ve also listened to my many, many lectures about... Read more
Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture
December 19th, 2024 Once your baby has mastered the art of slurping down smooth purees, it may be time to expand their culinary horizons with Stage 2 baby food. Your little gou... Read more
7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know
May 19th, 2021 Whether you’re a working parent or a mom or dad looking to go on the odd date night, finding a good babysitter can feel like winning the lottery. But just b... Read more
15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas
December 10th, 2024 While your child’s 1st birthday may have involved little more than party hats and a smash cake, the ante must be upped when they turn 2. Not only is your li... Read more
FAQs for finding preschools near you in Madison, WI
In 2024 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.
Ratings for Madison, WI preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Preschools in Madison, WI are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 87 listed preschools.