Three kids, three different preschools--including UW-Madison's Waisman Center's vaunted WECP--and…read morewhile each program has its strengths and weaknesses, in our humble opinion PSA takes the prize in the Madison area. From Director Penny, to the teachers in the various rooms, and the administrative staff, every single soul at PSA is a gem! Our son lives it, of course, and gets tremendous, thoughtful, experienced instruction in art, music, reading, math, and so on. So much so that we decided to keep him in the kindergarten program here, even though we could have saved some money by sending him to free public school. In short, I'd give PSA 10/10 stars, WECP 9/10, and another a much lower score. Worth every penny!

I've sent all three of my children to Preschool of the Arts, over the past decade, and my youngest…read moreis currently enrolled. PSA has been an absolutely wonderful experience for our family. The teachers are highly qualified, incredibly dedicated, and many of them have been with the school for years. That sense of stability and experience really shows in the way they care for and teach the children. Class sizes are small, which means each child gets a lot of individualized attention. The curriculum is creative, play-based, and truly lives up to the "arts" in the name -- my kids have thrived not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. They come home excited to share what they've learned and created each day. What I appreciate most is the nurturing community the school fosters. Families, teachers, and staff all feel connected, and it's clear that children's growth and well-being are at the heart of everything they do. My oldest still connects with her preschool friends. If you are looking for a preschool where your child will be challenged, supported, and celebrated, I can't recommend PSA highly enough.

We were so sad to leave little Gingerbread on Broadway to go to "big" Gingerbread on Bristol when…read moremy son turned 3. Night and Day. Little Gingerbread really made me feel comfortable that my baby was in good hands. I loved that they would say "No Thank you" and referred to everyone as "friends ". "We bite food, Not friends" was a common one used for my little teether. They worked with him patiently trying different techniques while making sure that the other children were safe. My son at now 5 years old still talks about how he liked little Gingerbread when we very occasionally drive past it. It took me by surprise since I never pointed it out to him after we left. The director Stephanie, Beth, Kristi, Brianna, Caitlyn, Kylie, Tasha, Ben and many more were so amazing with my little guy.

My daughter has gone to the Fourier Dr location for a total of 3 1/2 years. We switched to another…read moredaycare closer to home for a few months and then brought her back after realizing it wasn't the same loving environment. I never have to worry about her care and love the app where I get updates and pictures throughout the day. The staff are wonderful, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend this place.

We had two of our children at Middleton Poor Bear since infancy all the way through graduation. It…read moreis very affordable (compared to other daycares/preschools in the area), yet very high quality! We explored all other centers on the west side of Madison and Pooh Bear is an absolute winner! The best part about it is teachers. We haven't had a single teacher who wasn't just outstanding! We always felt comfortable leaving our babies in there. They were very well cared for. All teacher are incredibly kind, patient, loving and devoted. They really do put an extra effort into everything they do. We've got so many treasured presents made by kids, but designed by teachers. They organize super fun holiday events. Their graduation ceremony was quite impressive as for a preschool. They are also super flexible. And they have a wonderful cook who makes delicious nutritious meals for the kids. We miss it so. Highly recommend! Educational component is also very good!

This is one of the best places to send your child for a great education. My kids love it.read more

My son attended this school for two yrs prior to entering kindergarten…read more I can't say enough about this facility and the staff. The impact they made in his life continues to echo yrs later!

We moved here from out of state and specifically looked at schools. McFarland has some of the best…read morein the area. Plus, everyone was very helpful to get my kids enrolled at the beginning of December.

amazing teacher! extremely patient and versatile in her musical theory and fortepiano studies, and…read morecan work with English, Ukrainian, and Russian speaking students!! Also has wonderful home concerts each season/quarter, giving students a chance to show their progress in front of their peers and parents!

Monona Kindercare is one of the best! I love their program & how well the teachers & staff work…read moretogether. This was my child's first time experiencing any type of child care and she has enjoyed every moment of it (She started Kindercare when she was 6 months old) She has been in the infant class and will be moved to the toddler class in just a month! The teachers are very patient, attentive, and very sweet. I would recommend this school to anyone in the area, they truly are amazing! I have peace of mind knowing my little girl is safe and she is getting an education I could not provide to her while working full time.

After two half days at kinder care in Monona WI (that cost 133.00 dollars!) my son became extremely…read moresick, in turn getting me sick. Other babies in the same room (he's 9mo old now) had snot running down their faces with no one even wiping it up. We dropped him off today just for a few hours and were told since we did not let them know last friday (my girlfriend gets her work schedules on saturdays) that we were not going to have him there for two half days again this week we would have to pay for it anyways... another 133.00 for two hours of baby sitting! HIGHWAY ROBBERY PEOPLE! I will be reporting these jerks to the better business bureau. DO NOT bring your children here if you care about them at all.