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Preschool of the Arts

11 Science Ct, Madison, WI 537114.8· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
205
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,232
year first licensed
1997

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About Preschool of the Arts

Preschool of the Arts is a licensed child care center in Madison, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since June 3, 1997, for up to 205 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care and before-school care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,232 to $1,831.

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

Before- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
205 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 8:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and before-school care
ApproachReggio Emilia
DiscountsTuition assistance and scholarships (partial, half, and/or full scholarships)
Licensed capacity205 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Preschool of the Arts lists monthly tuition from $1,232 to $1,831. 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
4 Year Old Full Day, 9 Month Contract$1,831
4 Year Old Full Day, 12 Month Contract$1,658
4 Year Old Half Day, 9 Month Contract$1,365
4 Year Old Half Day, 12 Month Contract$1,232
4 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 Preschool of the Arts

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
205 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#5000557945-001
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 Preschool of the Arts

Is Preschool of the Arts licensed?

Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 3, 1997.

Does Preschool of the Arts 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 Preschool of the Arts care for?

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

What are Preschool of the Arts' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Preschool of the Arts cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,232 to $1,831, as it lists it.

What is Preschool of the Arts' phone number?

(608) 233-1707.

Where is Preschool of the Arts?

11 Science Ct, Madison, WI 53711. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Gardens, 0.5 miles away.

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