Licensed Daycare in Madison, Wisconsin
30 licensed daycares in Madison, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Wisconsin licensing records.
Childcare costs in Madison
ChildCare Aware reports the Wisconsin average full-time cost at $1,170/month for infant care and $870/month for preschool. City-level prices in Madison vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Wisconsin families may also qualify for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (608) 422-7200).
Full Wisconsin licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Wisconsin Department of Children and Families — Child Care Regulation
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 66 kids
All Madison licensed centers
Page 1 of 1First Steps La Crosse #91
Madison
Green Bay Precious Moments #146
Madison
Growing Minds La Crosse #83
Madison
Kids R Us Oshkosh #31
Madison
Little Genius Green Bay #154
Madison
Oshkosh Discovery Preschool #23
Madison
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