Schools near Cottage Grove, WI

“Prior to my tour at the facility, Monica gave me a call to explain the layout and answer any questions I had. She was so warm and inviting right from the start! I had my tour with Vida, who was also so friendly and explained the curriculum, the facility layout and the average day for the children there. The facility was clean and appeared well organized, which made me feel even more comfortable with the idea of send my baby there. After the tour, I of course had more questions pop up. Monica was so kind and thoughtful and made sure to answer ever question I had. While we are still working out some details, Monica has been beyond amazing with trying to address our schedule and financial concern. Overall, one of the best experiences I have had and even more important, I feel like my child will love and thrive there!”

“Bright horizons has been very good for our family and the teachers. There all really show how much they care. You can really tell the difference in quality of care in Bright horizons versus a smaller daycare. You get what you pay for”

“We have been at Goddard Sun Prairie for a year now, and both of our boys have enjoyed their teachers, the classrooms and learning new things. All of the teachers do a wonderful job really getting to know the kids and their families.”

“As a mom, choosing the right daycare for my infant was one of the hardest decisions. We toured at least seven different places, and I remember feeling so nervous about making the right choice. Looking back now, I am beyond grateful that we chose this daycare for our daughter.

The difference has been incredible. She is reaching her milestones faster than we expected, and we can truly see how much love, attention, and care she receives every single day. What gives me the most peace of mind is that she doesn’t get sick like she did at her previous daycare.

Dropping her off each morning feels reassuring instead of stressful, and that means everything to us as parents. I honestly couldn’t have picked a better place for my baby.”

“The hardest part of moving was leaving Teddy's place.
We were at Teddy's for just under 2 years with our family. My son started in the Preschool room and my daughter in the infant/toddler. The teachers are wonderful and really care about child development and social-emotional skill building. We tried a different daycare and an in home with our son before finding Teddy's and it was a completely different level of care. We loved the mixed age rooms and everyone was so kind and supportive. We never felt like a burden which was not the case at other places. We had to move to the MIlwaukee area miss all of the teachers and staff. Cannot recommend them enough. They really have something special!”

“It's hard to put in to words how much this school has meant to my family! The staff is phenomenal, the play-based methodology is so crucial when so many things are screen-based now. 2 years after leaving, I still send updates to my daughter's teachers about her milestones because they care and are a key part of her life. AMAZING school.”

“We’ve had such a wonderful experience at JFM, and I truly cannot say enough good things about Ms. Erin and her Grasshopper classroom. She runs a very structured, organized class that gives the kids a safe, consistent environment to learn and grow. You can tell she puts her heart into what she does—she’s reliable, patient, and an incredible communicator.

One of the things I appreciate most is the balance she creates between fun and learning. The kids get plenty of outdoor time and hands-on indoor activities, which keeps them engaged and active. I especially love the “stations” in her classroom—she only opens a couple at a time and rotates them throughout the day. It keeps the children focused, encourages independent play, and helps eliminate the chaos you sometimes see in preschool rooms.

On top of the everyday structure, Ms. Erin goes above and beyond with enriching activities. The kids do all kinds of arts and crafts, creative projects, and science experiments that spark curiosity. There are picnics in the park, themed activity days, water days, and even Bicycle Ride Tuesdays—things my daughter looks forward to all week. These experiences make learning exciting and give the kids such a wide range of skills and memories.

They also make transitions to and from 4K incredibly easy. If your child attends Sun Prairie Nursery School just around the corner, the teachers walk them to and from class in a small group. My daughter was part of a group of 5–6 kids who walked together every day—it was safe, quick (just a 1–2 minute walk), and such a nice way for them to have a little extra social time with friends.

We’ve also had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Missy, and she is absolutely wonderful as well. She’s warm, approachable, and clearly loves the kids, creating such a welcoming and positive atmosphere. Having both Ms. Erin and Ms. Missy in my daughter’s life has been such a gift.

The biggest compliment I can give is that my daughter absolutely loves going to school. Even when we were away on vacation for a week, she said she missed Ms. Erin! That says everything about the kind of connection these teachers build with their students.

I only wish we had found them sooner—Ms. Erin and Ms. Missy are gems, and the Grasshopper classroom is such a special place. If you’re looking for teachers who truly care, set kids up for success, and make learning fun, you couldn’t ask for better.”

“Play haven is a wonderful place to have your child while you are at work! They treat each child like family and their teachers CARE about the kids. It feels like leaving my kids with family. Very homey atmosphere and structured! Highly recommend”

“I feel so very much happy being the teacher in Treefort and also working and helping with so many other kids. Thanks for making me feel i am welcome here. I love rock a bye”

“Our son has attended KinderCare in Monona for about 9 months now and it has been a true blessing. His main teacher, Ms. Jamie, is incredible and worthy of the awards she's received but the rest of the staff that works with our son have also been great. The director, Ayron, knows our son well and easily rattles off anecdotes about his day whenever we see her. Some telling signs about the quality of care he receives at KinderCare is that our son is always excited to be there when we drop him off, he loves his teachers, is in a great mood when we pick him up, and is learning and progressing perfectly. We were surprised to get a full, detailed report from Ms. Jamie about our son's progression against key milestones and what to look for in the near future. When we had questions about how to introduce solid foods for him, she sent pictures every day of their meals along with instructions for how they prepare the food so we could simulate it at home. We always love the artwork he makes that they send home and the pictures they send each day through the app as it helps us feel connected to our little guy - they do a great job of capturing his spirit in them. We want to express our gratitude to the staff at KinderCare for everything they've done for our son.”

“My 3 year old has attended here since December and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the care our child receives. They are always willing to work around scheduling pop-ups, they keep us informed throughout the day of what she is up to, and most importantly our velcro baby loves them. She hates being anywhere that isn’t with us but every day she comes home,she tells us how much she loves it and that she can’t wait to go back. We will always be recommending them from here on out!”

“We’ve been sending our children here for over 12 years and have loved it. It has always been so assuring to know that they have have been in a safe, educational environment.”