There are three UW-Madison child care centers located on campus. Each center is licensed and accredited to offer the highest quality of care.
Please note, there is a high demand at our campus centers, especially for infant care (0-2 years-old). Acceptance is not guaranteed (average waitlists may be 6-18+ months).
To get on a waitlist or inquire about availability, please reach out directly to the individual centers.
To see more child care options, click here.
Commitment to Excellence
The three UW-Madison Campus Child Care Centers are unwavering in their commitment to providing exceptional care and education for families. Each center is state-licensed, proudly nationally and city-accredited, and holds the highest 5-star rating from Wisconsin’s YoungStar Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System, reflecting their dedication to excellence. Beyond serving as a trusted resource for families, these centers actively contribute to UW-Madison’s teaching and research missions, playing a vital role in fostering innovation and enriching the university community.
Eagle's Wing Child Care Center
611 Eagle Heights
Madison, WI 53705
Ages 6 weeks - 8 years
Contact: Ellie Squire, Director
ellie.squire@housing.wisc.edu
608-262-8161
Eagle's Wing Child Care Center in University Apartments is a crossroads on campus for our youngest Badgers, their families, students, faculty and staff - where integrating teaching, research, outreach and the campus experience is part of their daily practice!
UW Child Development Lab
1300 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Ages 6 weeks - 5 years
Contact: Elizabeth Smith, Director
esmith84@wisc.edu
608-263-4579
The UW Child Development Lab (formerly UW Preschool Lab) integrates teaching, research and the campus experience into their program. Their program focuses on learning through a 4-step process: Notice. Wonder. Explore. Discover.
Waisman Early Childhood Program
1500 Highland Ave #101
Madison, WI 53705
Ages 12 months - 6 years
Contact: Teresa Hoveland, Director
thoveland@wisc.edu
(608) 265-9852
The Waisman Early Childhood Program provides an inclusive environment on campus for all children, amidst UW's Waisman Center, an internationally recognized facility concerned with human development and developmental disabilities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - COVID-19
Following all UW, state, and local guidelines, all three campus childcare centers have stringent COVID-19 protocols in place to protect children, teachers, and parents. We encourage you to download or print a copy of the Parent and Family Guidance Pamphlet that outlines current guidelines and protocols in place for campus childcare.
Please note: Changes are possible if a resurgence of COVID-19 cases were to occur in our area. We will keep you informed with regular communication as policies and guidelines change.