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MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address5515 Medical Cir, Madison, WI, 53719

CityMADISON, WI 53719

Phone608-906-8808

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity70

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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5515 Medical Cir, Madison, WI, 53719, MADISON, WI 53719

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/22/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk8/22/2025

    Supervision Of Children (251.055(1)(a))

    On 7/28/25, a three-year-old child was accidentally left unsupervised in the outdoor play space for approximately one to three minutes when the group transitioned inside. The center self-reported this incident. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk8/22/2025

    Child Tracking Procedure (251.055(1)(f))

    On 7/28/25, staff did not use their established child tracking procedure when transitioning inside from the outdoor play space, which led to a child being left outside when the group went indoors. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/3/2025

    Meal Prep Personnel - Training (251.05(3)(gr)3.a.)

    Staff A, who helps prepare meals, is missing documentation of having completed four hours of food service training prior to beginning work. Rule 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk3/3/2025

    Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)

    The medical log book in the 4K room was not reviewed during the past six months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Wisconsin run about $1,231/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Wisconsin by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: MADISON
  • Capacity: 70
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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