CANGURO CARE LEARNING CENTER

MADISON, WILICENSED GROUPLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data

Capacity41

Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Est. price$1,434/mo

Contact information

Address208 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI, 53716-1106

CityMADISON, WI 53716-1106

Phone608-843-1277

Operating details

Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Jan-Dec)

Capacity41

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High0
Medium-High1
Medium7
Medium-Low7
Low0

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Location

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208 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI, 53716-1106, MADISON, WI 53716-1106

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This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2025

High0
Medium-High0
Medium4
Medium-Low3
Low0

2025

Medium-Low risk7/16/2025
Child Record - Health History (251.04(6)(a)6.)
Health history and emergency care plan was not on file for child #1. Rule 251.04(6)(a)6. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk7/16/2025
Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training (251.05(3)(cm))
Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of a biennial training on child abuse and neglect. Rule 251.05(3)(cm) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk7/16/2025
Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width (251.06(4)(d))
Emergency exit in Panda Classroom was not kept unobstructed when cushions were being stored in front of the exit door. Rule 251.06(4)(d) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk7/16/2025
Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills (251.06(3)(b)4.)
Practiced fire and tornado drills were not documented since April. Rule 251.06(3)(b)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-Low risk7/16/2025
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records (251.07(6)(dm)4.)
Medical log was not reviewed every 6 months. Rule 251.07(6)(dm)4. (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium risk7/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development (251.09(1)(c))
Changes in development was not documented every 3 months for child #1. Rule 251.09(1)(c) (View official inspection document). Source: Wisconsin DCF Child Care Finder (childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov).
Not corrected
Medium-Low risk7/16/2025
Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home (251.09(3)(a)2.)
Milk being stored in the infant refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name and dated. Rule 251.09(3)(a)2. (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.

15Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,434/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: 41
Type: LICENSED GROUP

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