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Orchard Ridge Nursery School

1025 Mckenna Blvd, Madison, WI 537194.5· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$175
year first licensed
1998

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About Orchard Ridge Nursery School

Orchard Ridge Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Madison, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since March 1, 1998, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $175 to $850.

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

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: between 27 months and five years of age
Ask when you call: current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F: 7:45am – 5pm; Weekends: Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between 27 months and five years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Enrichment4K Extended Enrichment
Staff-to-child ratioThe 4K student to teacher ratio is 18:2 or 10:1
Class sizeMaximum number of children in any extended care program is 12
StaffExperienced, high-quality teachers
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Orchard Ridge Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $175 to $850. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dane County has a median price of $259 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2K 2-day AM$375
2K 3-day AM$545
2K 5-day AM$850
4K 5-day AM (Private Tuition)$550
4K 5-day AM + Enrichment (MCPASD Only)$225
4K Extended Enrichment$175
extended care registration fee per family$25
non-refundable registration fee per family$100
drop-in rate for extended care$15 an hour
6 posted prices. 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 Orchard Ridge Nursery School

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
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#2000577812-001
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 Orchard Ridge Nursery School

Is Orchard Ridge Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 1998.

Does Orchard Ridge Nursery School 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 Orchard Ridge Nursery School care for?

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

What are Orchard Ridge Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Orchard Ridge Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $175 to $850, as it lists it.

What is Orchard Ridge Nursery School's phone number?

(608) 274-8407.

Where is Orchard Ridge Nursery School?

1025 Mckenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719. The nearest other daycare we list is After School Epnc, 0.3 miles away.

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