Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Waunakee KinderCare
About the School
- Waunakee KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Waunakee, WI, serving preschool–aged children.
- The school's enrollment size supports a focused early learning environment within a suburban community setting.
- Waunakee KinderCare is part of the local education landscape alongside other Waunakee area schools offering PK and elementary education.
- The program emphasizes early childhood care and development with no religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Confidence for Life
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Author -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waunakee KinderCare often compared to?
Waunakee KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Madison Country Day School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Waunakee KinderCare?
Waunakee KinderCare famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate and Jane Smith, Author.
When is the application deadline for Waunakee KinderCare?
The application deadline for Waunakee KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Waunakee KinderCare vs. Madison Country Day School
The nearest high school and preschool to Waunakee KinderCare is Madison Country Day School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John The Baptist Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
721 Northport Drive
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students
Other Lutheran
3232 W Point Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 233-2244
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6815 Schneider Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 46 students
Montessori School
1402 Pankratz St Ste 300
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Po Box 45045
Madison, WI 53744
(688) 442-0935
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
602 Everglade Drive
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-5863
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
114 E 3rd St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5325
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students
Other Lutheran
3232 W Point Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 233-2244
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6815 Schneider Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
721 Northport Drive
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-5437
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6815 Schneider Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 620-7107
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
7129 County Road K
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-4846
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Catholic
109 S Military Rd
Dane, WI 53529
(608) 592-5711
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Wisconsin Heights High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
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8/
Top 30%10
10173 Us Highway 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
9212.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wisconsin Heights Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10173 Us Highway 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
9212.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wisconsin Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69%)
10173 Us Hwy 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2251
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2251
9213.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-2400
9213.6 miles
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
300 Spellman St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7606
9213.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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