Who is the #1 daycare in Madison?

Country Grove Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Madison based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Madison?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Madison?

Childcare costs in Madison vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Madison, WI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 38 daycares and childcare centers in Madison based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Madison

#1 — Country Grove Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#2 — Middleton Preschool Inc Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Little Blessings Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Ithaca Montessori Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — Bright Child Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#6 — Kids Junction Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Gan Hayeled Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Casa de Corazon Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — The Learning Gardens Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Preschool of the Arts Inc Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — University Houses Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Montessori Children's House Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#13 — New Morning Nursery School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Meeting House Nursery School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — UW Child Development Lab Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Monona Grove Nursery School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#17 — Creative Learning Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Greenway Crossing Montessori School Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#19 — Messiah Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
#20 — University Avenue Discovery Center Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Little Explorers Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Play Haven Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#23 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — Little Chicks Learning Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — Creando Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Countryside Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Bee Balm Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Koala-T-Kare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Orchard Ridge Nursery School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — Bright Beginnings Day School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Madison?: Country Grove Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Madison based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Madison?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Madison?: Childcare costs in Madison vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Madison

#1 — Country Grove Preschool Score: 77%

#2 — Middleton Preschool Inc Score: 77%

#3 — Little Blessings Preschool Score: 77%

#4 — Ithaca Montessori Score: 77%

#5 — Bright Child Learning Center Score: 77%

#6 — Kids Junction Learning Center Score: 77%

#7 — Gan Hayeled Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Casa de Corazon Score: 77%

#9 — The Learning Gardens Score: 77%

#10 — Preschool of the Arts Inc Score: 77%

#11 — University Houses Preschool Score: 77%

#12 — Montessori Children's House Score: 77%

#13 — New Morning Nursery School Score: 77%

#14 — Meeting House Nursery School Score: 77%

#15 — UW Child Development Lab Score: 77%

#16 — Monona Grove Nursery School Score: 77%

#17 — Creative Learning Preschool Score: 77%

#18 — Greenway Crossing Montessori School Score: 71%

#19 — Messiah Preschool Score: 69%

#20 — University Avenue Discovery Center Score: 69%

#21 — Little Explorers Score: 69%

#22 — Play Haven Score: 60%

#23 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

#24 — Little Chicks Learning Academy Score: 60%

#25 — Creando Preschool Score: 60%

#26 — Countryside Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

#27 — Bee Balm Learning Center Score: 60%

#28 — Koala-T-Kare Score: 60%

#29 — Orchard Ridge Nursery School Score: 60%

#30 — Bright Beginnings Day School Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions