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Toddler and preschool spots open in January. The infant waitlist is free to join. Join or book a tour

Little Lantern EARLY LEARNING · MADISON

Programs

Six rooms, one calm center.

From a first bottle to a first homework folder, children can stay with us for years. Each age group has its own room, its own teachers and a day built for that age.

Compare at a glance

Ratios are the number of children for each teacher in the room. Tuition is the lowest monthly or weekly price for that program; see the tuition page for every option.

Programs compared by ages, ratio, group size, schedule and starting tuition
PROGRAMAGESRATIOGROUP SIZESCHEDULEFROM
Infant care 6 weeks to 18 months 1 to 4 babies 8 babies per room Full time or 3 days a week $1,240 a month
Toddler program 18 months to 3 years 1 to 5 toddlers 10 toddlers per room Full time or 3 days a week $1,120 a month
Preschool 3 to 4 years 1 to 8 children 16 children per room 5, 3 or 2 days a week $690 a month
Pre-K 4 to 5 years 1 to 10 children 20 children in one room 5, 3 or 2 days a week $640 a month
Before and after school 5 to 12 years 1 to 12 children Up to 24 children School days, 3 or 5 days a week $240 a month
Summer program 5 to 12 years 1 to 12 children Small groups by age 10 weeks, June to August, by the week $215 a week

Growing up here

Moving up a room, at your child's pace.

  1. We watch for readiness

    Age is a guide, not a deadline. We look at walking, sleep, words and confidence, and talk with you first.

  2. Short visits first

    Your child visits the new room for an hour or two with a familiar teacher, a few times over two weeks.

  3. A planned first full day

    We pick the day with you, and the old teacher stops by to say hello.

  4. Your spot is held

    Enrolled children always have a place in the next room. You never rejoin the waitlist to move up.

Not sure which room fits?

Tell us your child's age and the date you need care. We will suggest a room, show you the price and book a tour, all in one short form.

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