# Little Chicks Learning Academy

As a University of Wisconsin-Madison campus-affiliated, nature-focused, early childhood education center, Little Chicks Learning Academy (LCLA) is a leader in the field of early childhood education in our community.

## Traditional Child Care Programs

- Center
- Full time
- Part time
- Full day
- Early drop-off
- Late pickup

### Age Groups 
- 6 weeks - 5 years old

### Hours of Operation 
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

### Tuition Fees

- **Monthly Cost:** $1,451 - $2,426
- **Nature based**
- **WI License:** [#7000581487-001](https://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/provider/providerdetails.aspx?ProviderNumber=7000581487&LocationNumber=001)
- [Learn more](https://knowledge.kinside.com/access-license-and-compliance-records-for-providers) about provider licensing.
- License status last checked on April 24, 2026
- Programs & availability last updated on October 27, 2025

### Programs & Pricing

#### Toddlers (2 - 3 yrs)
- **Cost:** $104 - $388 / week & day
- **Deposit:** $50 Non-refundable
- **Weekly Rate:** $388
- **Hourly Rate:** $13
- No current openings

#### Infants (6 wks - 1 yr)
- **Cost:** $112 - $485 / week & day
- **Deposit:** $50 Non-refundable
- **Weekly Rate:** $485
- **Hourly Rate:** $14
- No current openings

#### Waddlers (1 - 2 yrs)
- **Cost:** $112 - $470 / week & day
- **Deposit:** $50 Non-refundable
- **Weekly Rate:** $470
- **Hourly Rate:** $14
- No current openings

#### Preschool (3 - 4 yrs)
- **Cost:** $388 / week
- **Deposit:** $50 Non-refundable
- **Weekly Rate:** $388
- No current openings

#### Preschool 2 (4 - 5 yrs)
- **Cost:** $335 / week
- **Deposit:** $50 Non-refundable
- **Weekly Rate:** $335
- No current openings

#### Additional Information
Don’t see a spot that fits your needs right now? Join waitlist.

## About Us
We demonstrate our dedication to our larger, global community by being as eco-conscious and friendly as we can. We have been transitioning to all natural play materials in both our indoor and outdoor play spaces.

## Curriculum
We believe strongly in the kindness curriculum, which facilitates our focus on social and racial justice. We aim to help children grow into kind, open-hearted adults.

## Location
5003 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705-5440

## Documents
- [Family Handbook 2021-2022](https://provider-assets.kinside.com/customfile%2F7843%2FFamilyHandbook2021-2022.pdf)

## Accepted Subsidies
- [UW-Madison Tuition Assistance (CCTAP)](https://occfr.wisc.edu/financial-assistance/uw-madison-students/child-care-tuition-assistance-program-cctap/)
- [CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) Scholarship](https://apps7.madisoncollege.edu/ccampis-scholarship-application)
- [Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy](https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares)