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Licensed Daycare in Madison, Wisconsin

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Madison?

Statewide averages in Wisconsin run roughly $1170/month for infants and $870/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Madison?

Wisconsin families can apply for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (608) 422-7200). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,170/mo

Wisconsin avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

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 overview

Quick 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

ZIP codes covered

13 53704 7 53703 6 53718 5 53713 5 53719 4 53717 3 53715 3

Program types in Madison

Licensed Group Child Care Home

6 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

Infant & Toddler Center

3 centers

All Madison licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Green Bay #145

Madison

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 55

A Before/After School

ABC Academy Oshkosh #28

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 104

F Licensed Center

First Steps La Crosse #91

Madison

Infants & Toddlers Cap 102

F Group Care

First Steps Oshkosh #25

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 114

G Family Daycare

Green Bay Cloud Nine Kids #155

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 47

G Family Daycare

Green Bay Golden Gate Daycare #147

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 81

G Preschool

Green Bay Learning Tree #149

Madison

Preschool (2-5) Cap 83

G Infant Care

Green Bay Panda Kids Academy #152

Madison

Preschool (2-5) Cap 40

G Licensed Center

Green Bay Precious Moments #146

Madison

Infants & Toddlers Cap 95

G Before/After School

Green Bay Sunflower Daycare #151

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 106

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds La Crosse #83

Madison

Infants & Toddlers Cap 75

H Group Care

Happy Days La Crosse Daycare #85

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 98

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Oshkosh #33

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 98

K Group Care

Kids R Us Green Bay #148

Madison

School Age (5+) Cap 83

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Oshkosh #31

Madison

Infants & Toddlers Cap 33

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Madison, Wisconsin?

Our directory lists 30 licensed childcare centers in Madison, Wisconsin, sourced from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families — Child Care Regulation. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Madison?

Statewide averages in Wisconsin run roughly $1170/month for infants and $870/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Madison daycares?

All licensed Wisconsin centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Madison typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Madison?

Wisconsin families can apply for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (608) 422-7200). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Madison daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Wisconsin Department of Children and Families — Child Care Regulation search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.