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The Playing Field
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $875
- year first licensed
- 2015
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About
About The Playing Field
The Playing Field is a licensed child care center in Madison, Wisconsin. The state has licensed it since September 8, 2015, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, head start and infant care. It lists monthly tuition from $875 to $2,417.
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, head start, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Under Two Years: TPF Classroom Ratio 3:8 |
| Staff | Educated, experienced teachers |
| Transportation | Transportation (midtown location offers transportation within Madison city limits via Early Head Start partnership) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (City of Madison Child Care Accreditation) |
| More | Founded 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Playing Field lists monthly tuition from $875 to $2,417. 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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 4K Eligible with Wrap Care (Full Day 4K) | $1,145 |
| Part Day Schedule (East Preschool only) | $1,000 |
| Three to Five Years - Full Time | $1,667 |
| Three to Five Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $875 |
| Three to Five Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $1,312 |
| Two to Three Years - Full Time | $2,083 |
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| Two to Three Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $1,083 |
| Two to Three Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $1,625 |
| Under Two Years - Full Time | $2,417 |
| Under Two Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $1,250 |
| Under Two Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $1,875 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 4K Eligible with Wrap Care (Full Day 4K) | $275 |
| Part Day Schedule (East Preschool only) | $240 |
| Three to Five Years - Full Time | $400 |
| Three to Five Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $210 |
| Three to Five Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $315 |
| Two to Three Years - Full Time | $500 |
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| Two to Three Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $260 |
| Two to Three Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $390 |
| Under Two Years - Full Time | $580 |
| Under Two Years - Part-time (2 days per week) | $300 |
| Under Two Years - Part-time (3 days per week) | $450 |
| Annual TPF Enrollment Fee due at registration | $75 |
| Three to Five Years - Drop In (Subject to availability) | $130 a day |
| Two to Three Years - Drop In (Subject to availability) | $140 a day |
| Under Two Years - Drop In (Subject to availability) | $165 a day |
22 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Playing Field
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
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2015
- License number
- #8000588638-001
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.
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FAQ
Questions about The Playing Field
Is The Playing Field licensed?
Yes. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 2015.
Does The Playing Field 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 The Playing Field care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Playing Field's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Playing Field cost?
Monthly tuition from $875 to $2,417, as it lists it.
What is The Playing Field's phone number?
(608) 286-1061.
Where is The Playing Field?
3910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705. The nearest other daycare we list is MSCR Afterschool at Midvale, 0.5 miles away.