HICKORY HILL ACADEMY

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity260
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM (Jan-Dec)
Est. price$1,412/mo

Contact information

Address1623 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI, 53719-4472

CityMADISON, WI 53719-4472

Phone608-845-3245

Operating details

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

Capacity260

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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1623 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI, 53719-4472, MADISON, WI 53719-4472

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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: 11/14/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk11/14/2025

    Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise (251.04(3)(i))

    The center did not report an incident where the whereabouts of two children were unknown to the assigned child care workers to the department as required. Rule 251.04(3)(i) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    Staff Record - Completed Background Check (251.05(2)(a)2.)

    Based on staff interviews, a staff member worked in a classroom for several weeks without an eligible background check as required. Rule 251.05(2)(a)2. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. High risk11/14/2025

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

    Based on staff interviews, each child was not supervised as required when, on November 12, 2025, two 2-year-old children were left unsupervised on a playground for between 2 and 10 minutes while the rest of the group left the playground and was walking back inside to the classroom. Rule 251.055(1)(a) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. High risk11/14/2025

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

    Based on staff interviews, the center's child tracking procedure failed when, on November 12, 2025, staff did not complete an attendance check when taking a group of children back inside the center from the playground. This resulted in two 2-year-old child being left unsupervised on the playground for between 2 and 10 minutes. Rule 251.055(1)(f) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/4/2025

    Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))

    Staff B did not have documentation of training in child abuse and neglect reporting requirements within the previous two years as required. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (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.

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,412/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: 260
  • Type: LICENSED GROUP

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