Daycare where do I start?

KarrieandBJ

I think we have figured out where we are going to be living in August, now I want to start getting ideas on Daycare in the area.  Where do I start getting recommendations and reviews on Daycares on the Northeast side of Madison?

Also, a friend of mine works for Pooh Bear day care on Stought Road, and I"m wondering if anyone has heard anything about them?

Thanks!

JnJ04

If you want in-home, the 4 Cs is a good place to look. I also used the Department of Health and Family Services website.

Brewtowngrl

I started with this web site. 

http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/licensed/search.htm

 

 

kickenb

Here is a good website that will give you a list of in home daycares, group daycares etc and their violations.  I used it to find my provider and my sister used it.  You just need to click on type of setting you are looking for and your county. 

http://publicapps.dhfs.state.wi.us/clic/public/search.html

 

Josie22

To find the addresses the above address is a great one. I also asked people I work with for referrals. When your looking into a place drop in unannounced & ask for information. They should always be ready to give tours, unless it's nap time.

welcel

All of the above mentioned are good places.  We actually found our daycare on Craigslist.  I was getting desperate, all of the places I called were full so dh gave it a try.  We hit the jackpot and found the most amazing in home daycare provider.  So, it's a long shot, and you might get some crazies, but that's where we found ours.