Inappropriate daycare center the way me and my children were treated. They wanted services for my…read moreyoungest daughter there who is waiting on a second opinion requested by services this daycare recommended and pushed for a evaluation. The evaluation they asked for refused to provide services. After that they have been inappropriate. They won't give you incident reports or you have to push for them. One time my child needed X-rays from a possible finger that could have been fractured, this happened right during different long emails from Elina complaining about my 2 year old. and the other two were bodily fluids involved, I never got written incident reports and unknown if the other parents with children in the room received them. As we left today their worker worked, Elina, parked my vehicle with my children in and made us wait for her to get done then smiled at us knowing my autistic child just had to leave her daycare she is established with as her everyday routine and her worker that was there and me as a single mother might lose her job today. She drove very close to my car with my children in it. I take off work for this childcare center even if my child needs a bandaid put on at their request but no incident report give. They said if they call or put it in the app that is all they are required to do. Also if they have a hard day I pick them up leaving my employment. Because I was in a car accident that was a surprise financial burden and another thing that was being fixed well known by the owner they added more pressure by kicking my children out permanently and unexpected this morning. They use a excuse of payments but know very well they were getting paid and their transactions I was looking through because according to their statements I over paid them last month and wanted to clarify on this. They also said if a parent is late they can't return until the funds are paid, wrong they terminated my children today completely even though I was paying my co payment today. I dropped my children off with no knowledge of them not being able to be there today, prior evening was given a amount to pay and was emailed after I left and almost to work to turn around and get my children. The ladies in the office couldn't give me the incident reports I asked for again today. They got paid from the state already this month. They refuse to report many things unless forced by the state laws of reporting. Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program paid them this month and my children didn't receive that amount of time of care. I wouldn't trust this childcare center and what happens behind closed doors. Also you pay a tuition fee over 200 a month. They had me bring lunches, snacks, and breakfast for my children and wouldn't even feed it to them half of the time. Would sit out in room temperature most of the time wasting our grocery money.

I really appreciate all the services the childcare center provides. All organic food, cloth…read morediapers, an educated and caring staff and so much more. Thank you, Casa!

This is a beautiful childcare facility and preschool that has open gym on the weekends. In my…read moreopinion, this is the best indoor activity for toddlers and young children in the Madison area. This facility is beautifully designed. They have a large open room with a beautiful indoor playground perfect for toddlers. There are several other play areas within this large open space including an art table, puzzle area, mega blocks/duplo areas, a little grocery stand with play food and play kitchen, etc. There is a big sandbox for kids to play in. There are also lots of riding toys. There is another room with tons of toys. Another large room has fake grass and tons of fun active toys like tunnels, balance stones, balls, hula hoops, a giant size ConnectFour game, etc. The staff was diligently cleaning up as kids made messes and keeping toys organized. Highly recommend their open gym for parents of toddlers.

Regardless of whether you chose The Well for child care or not, it's a fantastic location for play…read moreon the weekends during open gym (8am-3pm). My daughter loves it there so much that I decided to book her 2 y/o Birthday party there.

We absolutely love Pooh Bear Childcare. My son attended Pooh bear for only 18 months because we…read moremoved out of state for work. We adored the experienced and caring staff. They go above and beyond to take care of all the children, which kept my mind at ease after having my first child. The environment for children is very positive and stimulating. Additionally, the staff is more than willing to customize your child's care by incorporating things such as sign language, etc. I highly recommend Pooh Bear to any family looking for high quality care!!

Our 5 year old daughter went to this center since she was 11 weeks old, and now she's just started…read morekindergarten. It's a really wonderful center - great teachers that know all the kids (and many have been there for a decade or more), very personal, great atmosphere, very stimulating, and our daughter simply thrived there. We've been extremely happy with every stage from early infant right up through 4K. Our daughter has learned so much at every stage, not only what's in the well-designed curriculum but also many things I may or may not have thought (or known how) to teach her like various life skills, lots about how the world works, and SO much more. She had amazing teachers that we loved as much as she did. We really miss Pooh Bear. I highly recommend it!

We just absolutely love the Learning Gardens. My daughter started when she was 8 months old and the…read morenewborn teachers, Ms. JJ and Ms. Breanna were just amazing with her. Their excitement and energy every morning at drop off just made my heart so happy knowing that they were genuinely happy to see her! Now she is in the 1-year-old classroom with Ms. Maddie, and to see the joy on my daughter's face at drop off is just the best! Maddie is so wonderful with Blake and I just love hearing all the stories about her day/accomplishments at pick up! They do a great job of sending updates throughout the day, and our favorite part are the photos they share! And the chef and kitchen menu is awesome! It always smells so delicious at drop off and they give the kids a great, healthy variety of foods. Last thing is, even from the beginning, when I would drop her off, ALL of the teachers would greet Blake by name as we walked down to her classroom. How special is that?? Couldn't be happier that my daughter gets to go to daycare here!

My son went here for two years and completed his 4K through their program. Such an awesome place!…read moreHe absolutely loved his teachers and had such a fulfilling experience. I really loved how many great activities they add into the normal day. Truly a great learning environment!!

We have been thrilled with UADC's care for both our kids. UADC's incredibly caring teachers, the…read morearts-focused specials, and the amazing chef-prepared food makes us feel so reassured that our kids are getting everything they need in a daycare setting. The play-based learning approach and socio-emotional support have been superb. UADC has handled the COVID situation with very close attention to detail and are always open to input and feedback from parents. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our kids.

We have been so happy with our son's experience at UADC. You'll find a compassionate and committed…read morestaff here. Also, the space is truly amazing. The classrooms area huge, there is a separate lunch space (with cloth napkins!), and an enormous "running room" for cold weather days. Additionally, breakfast, lunch and snack are made right there by the talented chef. There's yoga, dance, Spanish and more for all the kids during the week.

This place has made my mommy heart very happy. I can focus on work without worrying about my child…read more The staff/teachers/daycare providers here have been fantastic. There is nothing more that you could ask for in a group of childcare professionals. The create a home life feel in a daycare center. Also everyone here clearly loves their job and what shows the most is there collaborative love for children!

From the owner: Madison, WI, daycare center for ages 2 months-5 years old offering flexible scheduling, limited…read moreclosures, & year-round infant, toddler, preschool, & pre-k programs that help children grow with confidence. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed for each age & stage, combining learning through discovery & play with meaningful group activities and individualized learning tailored to every child, led by highly certified teachers. We keep health & safety at our core with classrooms & outdoor learning spaces built for exploration. Families stay connected with daily updates, notes, & photos through our My Bright Day™ app. Contact us for tours, enrollment, & availability.

My son just started out here. He's adjusted great to the place. We were worried as he was in a…read morehome-based program for a year (Careplus Fitchburg, great place too, but the hours didn't work for our schedules) and thought that he might not like the change. However in less than a week he went from apprehensive about the new place, to loving to go to school in the morning. If you ask him if he had fun at school today he'll answer something like "yes..... read books, danced, played in sandbox!!' (which is a pretty articulate response for a 22 month old). The staff is attentive/fun/well qualified and the facility is amazing (huge sandbox, lots of playgrounds, a track for wheeled vehicles, nature trails, gardens, a rubberized indoor play area for rainy days etc). They also feed the kids good healthy meals (my 22 month old ate a ton of asparagus, one of his favorite foods, the other day). I should also point out that they are a NAEYC and Youngstar 5 star facility, so no worries there.

From the owner: We provide full day, 5 days/week child care for infants through 4K. We also have an after school…read moreprogram for those in 5K through 3rd grade. Open 7:00am - 6:00pm Year Round

Red Caboose is a special place. My kid was really struggling at one of the big chain places, where…read morethere's constant turnover and where, to be frank, low pay resulted in staff that wasn't the best. But Red Caboose is different. It's nonprofit, the staff is represented by a union and get actual benefits, and that means that a lot of the staff sticks around for a long time. Decades. My kid is now thriving. I love Red Caboose so much that now I volunteer - it's governed by a board that's largely made up of parents. Can't recommend it highly enough for toddler and pre-school kiddo care.

Both of my children attended Red Caboose for part of preschool and at the after school programs at…read moreLapham and Marquette Elementary. The daycare is the only unionized day care in Madison and as a result has many experienced teachers who get paid decently in an industry plagued by staff turnover and low wages and no benefits (one of my clients told me every teacher at her center was on energy assistance benefits and I know that's not true at Red Caboose). The atmosphere is loving and inclusive. One of my daughter's teachers literally risked his life to defend his two year olds when an intruder came into to prior location 13 years ago. There is currently a campaign against the center by a group of largely childless individuals who are angry at one of the after school staff. Don't let this sway your ratings. It's been the only day care accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children in Madison for many many years.

We're relatively new to KinderCare but I've found the staff to be incredibly patient and very much…read moreconcerned with the well-being of my son. I wasn't sure what to expect with a larger center but really have been pleasantly surprised. The food is homemade, the outdoor play area is awesome and the caregivers are attentive and care about what we want as a family, not what they think we need. It's been a very positive experience for us! As for illness, it's been my experience that when my child starts a new daycare, they always get sick. It's how they build immunities--they're exposed to a whole new set of germs and catching colds ends up being a good thing in the long run. Even though it's hard to go through it when it's happening to you. I've been a stay-at-home mom and I know how tough it is caring for babies and kids all day. Sometimes, kids refuse to let you wipe their noses!

Monona Kindercare is one of the best! I love their program & how well the teachers & staff work…read moretogether. This was my child's first time experiencing any type of child care and she has enjoyed every moment of it (She started Kindercare when she was 6 months old) She has been in the infant class and will be moved to the toddler class in just a month! The teachers are very patient, attentive, and very sweet. I would recommend this school to anyone in the area, they truly are amazing! I have peace of mind knowing my little girl is safe and she is getting an education I could not provide to her while working full time.

We moved to Madison last September and visited several childcare providers in the area. I was not…read moreoverly impressed until we visited Kids Junction in Middleton. I knew right when we walked in this is where I wanted my son to attend. The front desk staff Debbie and Director Sheryl were amazing. They spent alot of time answering questions and orienting us to the facility. It is very clean, the interior has hand painting throughout . The staff is very friendly and professional. The teachers are phenomenal. My son get's excited to go to school every day and I never worry about him because I know he is in good hands. They also provide several activites for your child to participate in. They have complimentary art class as well as gymanstics,swimming and soccer for a small extra fee. They even potty trained my son which was awesome help for me as I work full time. I feel so blessed to have my son at Kids Junction.

My child has been going to kids junction since she was 5months old. She is now in the 1-2 classroom…read moreand is thriving. The teachers understand her and are so easy to chat with at drop-off/pick-up. They are effective at communicating any needs and follow protocol when accidents happen. It is very important to me that my daughter receives quality care that supports her physical wellbeing and emotional/social development. The staff do exactly this. We were recommended Kids Junction by friends, and I want to pass on my recommendation to you.