HICKORY HILL ACADEMY
MADISON, WI·LICENSED GROUPLicensed
Contact information
Address1623 S High Point Rd, Madison, 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.
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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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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
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2025
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(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
$1,412/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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