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Tenney Preschool and Childcare

1321 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 537034.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
1997

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About

About Tenney Preschool and Childcare

Tenney Preschool and Childcare is a licensed child care center in Madison, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since June 5, 1997, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

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

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsWisconsin Shares, City of Madison Tuition Assistance, higher education-sponsored, employer-sponsored childcare
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tenney Preschool and Childcare has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Tenney Preschool and Childcare

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
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#3000558183-001
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 Tenney Preschool and Childcare

Is Tenney Preschool and Childcare licensed?

Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 5, 1997.

Does Tenney Preschool and Childcare 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 Tenney Preschool and Childcare care for?

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

What are Tenney Preschool and Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tenney Preschool and Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (608) 255-3250 to ask.

What is Tenney Preschool and Childcare's phone number?

(608) 255-3250.

Where is Tenney Preschool and Childcare?

1321 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703. The nearest other daycare we list is Red Caboose School Age Lapham, 0.4 miles away.

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