Preschools & Day Care in Madison, AL

Madison sits beside Huntsville, and the 23 preschools and day care centers on this page show it. Most are in Madison County, 3 are in Limestone County, and the strongest rating volume belongs to newer franchise and campus-style centers, where several families commute from Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal. Providers here name Huntsville more than any other place as somewhere they work.

Franchise and group centers are a big part of the local trade. O2B Kids Madison holds 4.8 from 126 reviews, the largest review count on the page, and O2B Kids Capshaw holds 4.9 from 18. Both run play-based programs with weekly specialty classes that can include gymnastics, dance, yoga, music, art and chess. Primrose School of Madison holds 4.6 from 31 and Primrose School of Madison West holds 4.5 from 22. Big Blue Marble Academy Plaza holds 4.5 from 37. Ardent Preschool and Daycare at Clift Farms holds 3.9 from 83, teaching from a faith based Abeka curriculum, and the newer Ardent campus at 799 Town Madison Boulevard holds 4.9 from 13.

Montessori is a real option here. Montessori School of Madison has served the community since 2008 from the grounds of Grace Presbyterian at 5555 Wall Triana Highway, with a preschool for children from 2½ to 5 and programs that carry children up to 5th grade. It holds 5.0 from 32. Peridot Montessori opened in 2015, teaches children from 18 months through 12 years, and has earned Cognia accreditation, rated 5.0 from 15.

Older, independent centers stand out too. Slaughter Road Child Development Center was opened in 1979 at 9 Eastview Drive next to Research Park by Ms. Pam, who had started keeping children in her home more than 45 years ago. It holds 3.8 from 20. First Baptist Church Madison Child Development Center has run licensed care for more than forty years, enrolls children from 6 weeks to 4 years, and holds 4.3 from 6. Children's First Christian Academy takes children from 6 weeks through 12 years and holds 4.8 from 20.

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Best preschools and day care centers in Madison

O2B Kids Madison

4.8(126 reviews on Google)

11676 County Line Rd, Madison

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Infants and toddlers
(256) 449-8558

O2B Kids Capshaw

4.9(18 reviews on Google)

6715 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class
  • Infants and toddlers
(256) 587-4929

Peridot Montessori

5.0(15 reviews on Google)

115 Rebecca Pines Dr, Madison

  • Preschool program
  • Infants and toddlers
  • Accepts child care subsidies

KidTowne Hughes

3.0(6 reviews on Google)

97 Hughes Rd, Madison

  • Preschool program
  • Infants and toddlers
  • Tuition listed
(256) 617-0765

Pre-K is covered by several centers. Alabama's First Class Pre-K is voluntary, has no registration fee, and is for children who are 4 years old on September 1 of the school year. West Madison Pre-K School is a public preschool rated 4.2 from 5 reviews. Over The Top Learning Center builds its Explorers class for four and five year olds around kindergarten readiness, rated 4.7 from 14, and CreekStone Academy at 749 Palmer Road follows its classes with a private Pre-K, rated 5.0 from 10.

Some details to note about location. Bright Beginnings Daycare #2 serves Harvest, Alabama, though it carries a Madison address, and it holds 4.7 from 15. KidTowne Hughes is open late and on weekends and holds 3.0 from 6. Learning Zone Madison on Gillespie Road and The Learning Experience in Pine Grove both hold 5.0 from 4 reviews.

Huntsville has the largest nearby page with 76 businesses, followed by Athens with 16, Harvest with 12, and Meridianville and Brownsboro with 6 each.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in Madison

Does Madison have Montessori preschools?

Yes. Montessori School of Madison has served the community since 2008 and takes children from 2½ to 5 in its preschool. Peridot Montessori opened in 2015 and teaches children from 18 months through 12 years.

Which Madison centers take babies?

O2B Kids Madison, O2B Kids Capshaw, both Primrose campuses, both Ardent campuses, CreekStone Academy and Learning Zone Madison all enroll infants. Most start at 6 weeks.

Who offers a summer camp in Madison?

O2B Kids Madison, O2B Kids Capshaw, CreekStone Academy, The Learning Experience in Pine Grove and KidTowne Hughes all offer summer programs. First Baptist Church Madison Child Development Center and Slaughter Road Child Development Center do too.

Is there a public pre-K school in Madison?

West Madison Pre-K School is a public preschool in Madison, rated 4.2 from 5 reviews. First Class Pre-K is the state program for 4 year olds, and families register online.

Which Madison centers accept child care subsidies?

O2B Kids Madison and Peridot Montessori accept child care subsidies. O2B Kids Madison is rated 4.8 from 126 reviews and Peridot Montessori 5.0 from 15.

Which nearby cities have their own pages?

Huntsville has 76 businesses on its page, Athens has 16 and Harvest has 12. Meridianville and Brownsboro have 6 each.

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