Licensed Childcare in Madison, WI
225 licensed childcare providers with a combined capacity of 10,834 children. 193 with active licenses.
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Licensed Providers
10,834
Licensed Capacity
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Accepting Enrollment
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Accept Subsidies
Madison has 225 licensed childcare providers serving a combined capacity of 10,834 children. The breakdown includes 122 Centers, 86 Family Homes, 17 School-Age Programs. Browse below to compare providers, check inspection records, and request information.
225 providers found
AFTER SCHOOL CHAVEZ
AFTER SCHOOL CRESTWOOD
AFTER SCHOOL EPNC
AFTER SCHOOL FRANKLIN
AFTER SCHOOL LEOPOLD
AFTER SCHOOL SHOREWOOD
AFTER SCHOOL STEPHENS
AFTER SCHOOL THOREAU
AFTER SCHOOL VAN HISE
ANIMAL CRACKERS INC
ANTHONY'S BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
ART DANCE EDUCATION CHILD CARE
ASRA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE CENTER
BADGER GYMNASTICS OF MADISON SUMMER CAMP
BARB'S FUN HOUSE
BEE BALM LEARNING CENTER LLC
BERNIES PLACE INC
BETTER TOGETHER BILINGUAL FAMILY CHILDCARE LLC
BIG OAK CHILD CARE CENTER
BLOOMING GROVE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC
BLUE'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
BRENDA'S SHINING STAR DAY CARE
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY SCHOOL
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY SCHOOL 2
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY SCHOOL 3
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY SCHOOL 5
BRIGHT CHILD LEARNING CENTER
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT THE AMER CTR
CAMP BAYSIDE
CAMPUS FOR KIDS LEARNING CENTER
CANGURO CARE LEARNING CENTER
CARLY'S BUSY BEES
CASA DE CORAZON
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB
CHIQUITINES CHILD CARE
COLLEEN O'CONNELL
COLLEEN'S CHILD CARE CENTER
CORNER GARDEN PRESCHOOL
COUNTRY GROVE PRESCHOOL
COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
CREANDO PRESCHOOL
CREANDO PRESCHOOL HILLDALE
CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL AND CCC
CREEK DAY SCHOOL INC
CULTURED KIDS VILAS
CULTURED KIDS WEST
CYNDIE'S LEARNING THRU PLAY
DCPC EAST HEAD START AND CC
DCPC NORTHPORT HEAD START
DCPC SOUTH MADISON HEAD START AND C C
Frequently Asked Questions About Childcare in Madison
How many licensed childcare providers are in Madison?
There are 225 licensed childcare providers in Madison, Wisconsin with a combined licensed capacity of 10,834 children. This includes 122 Centers, 86 Family Homes, 17 School-Age Programs.
What types of childcare are available in Madison?
Madison offers several types of licensed childcare: 122 Centers, 86 Family Homes, 17 School-Age Programs. Each type has different staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, and program structures. Centers typically serve more children, while family homes offer smaller, home-based settings.
How do I check daycare inspection reports in Madison?
On KinderScouts, every provider listing in Madison includes their full inspection history, violation details, and license status pulled directly from Wisconsin state records. Click on any provider above to view their inspection timeline.
How do I find childcare with openings in Madison?
Use the "Availability" filter above to show only providers currently accepting enrollment. Availability changes frequently — check back or contact providers directly.
What should I look for when choosing childcare?
Key factors include: license status and inspection history, staff-to-child ratios, location and hours of operation, cost and subsidy acceptance, curriculum approach (play-based, Montessori, etc.), and communication style. Visit each provider’s profile on KinderScouts to compare these factors side by side.