Looking for Summer Child Care? Explore Campus and Network Options!
Summer is here, and we know that finding high-quality, reliable child care remains a top priority for UW families. Whether you are looking for a last-minute summer camp to fill a seasonal care gap or trying to secure a spot for the upcoming fall semester, the UW–Madison Child Care and Education System is here to support you.
Below, we’ve rounded up the most recent child care openings across our campus and network centers to help you find the right fit for your family.
Current Child Care Openings
These openings are current as of May 28, 2026. Please reach out to centers directly to inquire.
Eagle’s Wing Child Care
Summer Openings:
- High Flyers Summer Camp for 4K–2nd grade: June, July, and August sessions
- Half-day program for children ages 2-4
- Full-day program for children age 2 by 6/15
Fall Openings:
- Half-day program for children ages 2-4
Bernie’s Place
Openings for 3-5 mornings per week:
- (2) Openings for morning program for children age 2 by September
- (2) Openings for morning program for children age 3 by September
Isthmus Montessori Academy
- (2) Openings for 4K program starting in August
Little Chicks Learning Academy
- (6) Openings for children under 1 year
- (2) Openings for children age 1.5
- (2) Openings for children age 2
- (4) Openings for children ages 3-5
Meeting House Nursery School
Part and full time openings!
- Openings for children age 2
- Openings for children age 3
- Openings for 4K program
Middleton Early Childhood Center
- (4) Openings for infants under 1 year
- (4) Openings for children age 1
- Openings for children age 4 by September
Preschool of the Arts
Summer Openings:
- (4) Openings for children age 4
Fall Openings
- (3) Openings for children age 2
- (3) Openings for children age 3
- (3) Openings for children age 4
The Playing Field East
Openings coming soon for summer and fall!
- Summer waitlist for children ages 1.5-2.5
- Fall enrollment waitlist for all ages
The Playing Field Midtown
- (1) Opening in 4K program starting in September
Satellite Family Child Care System
Looking for a family child care program? Fill out the info request form to find options that would fit the needs of your family!
Additional Resources for UW–Madison Families
If you are still searching or want to explore further options, check out these helpful resources on our website:
- Explore Your Options: Visit our Finding Child Care page to learn more about UW–Madison campus child care centers, network centers, and helpful child care search tools.
- Financial Support: Explore our Financial Resources for Students or Financial Resources for Faculty & Staff.
- More Summer Planning: Looking specifically for short-term care, drop-in options, or seasonal camps? Revisit our 2026 Summer Camp & Youth Programs email for more summer programming options and search tools.
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