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Isthmus Montessori Academy

1802 Pankratz St, Madison, WI 53704
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,970
year first licensed
2012

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About

About Isthmus Montessori Academy

Isthmus Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Madison, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since August 27, 2012, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition of $1,970.

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 months through 3 years (IMA); 4K through 12th Grade (IMAP)
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months through 3 years (IMA); 4K through 12th Grade (IMAP)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Assistance it acceptsWisconsin Shares
AccreditationOther accreditation (5 Star YoungStar rating)
MoreFounded 2012
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Isthmus Montessori Academy lists monthly tuition of $1,970. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dane County has a median price of $293 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Nido (2 months – approx. 18 months), 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday, monthly tuition$1,970
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dane County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$293
Home daycare$220

Toddler

Center$259
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$205
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Isthmus Montessori Academy

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Child Care Center
Capacity
103 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#1000587431-001
See the state's record

Inspections

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Wisconsin publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Isthmus Montessori Academy

Is Isthmus Montessori Academy licensed?

Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 27, 2012.

Does Isthmus Montessori Academy have inspection violations?

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Isthmus Montessori Academy care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Isthmus Montessori Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Isthmus Montessori Academy cost?

Monthly tuition of $1,970, as it lists it.

What is Isthmus Montessori Academy's phone number?

(608) 661-8200.

Where is Isthmus Montessori Academy?

1802 Pankratz St, Madison, WI 53704. The nearest other daycare we list is Kaylee's Garden, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).