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Early Childhood

COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Here is a list of early learning opportunities in the Sun Prairie area. This list is provided for information purposes only and does not imply a district endorsement of all programs. Not all programs have connections to the Sun Prairie Area School District. This list is not a comprehensive list of all options, but is updated regularly.

4-Year-Old Kindergarten (free)

  • For children who are 4 years old on or before September 1st
  • Half day programs held at several school district and community sites
  • SIGN UP HERE

Birth to 3 Program

  • For children from birth until their 3rd birthday who are suspected of having delays in development
  • (608) 273-3232

Community Schools Preschool Playgroups (free)

  • For children ages 3-4 who are not yet 4K eligible
  • Parents drop off their children
  • Children do not need to be toilet trained
  • Meets for a few hours a couple days per week for 8 weeks
  • Currently held at CH Bird Elementary, Rebirth United Outreach Ministries, and Our Savior's Lutheran Church
  • SIGN UP HERE

Free Books

  • Free book mailed to the child every month from birth until age 5
  • Collaboration between Madison Reading Project and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
  • SIGN UP HERE

Head Start (free)

  • Free program for 3-and-4-year-olds whose families meet income requirements
  • Includes transportation, breakfast, and lunch

  • APPLY HERE

Home-Based Head Start Program (free)

  • Weekly home visit with transportation assistance
  • Child must be 3 years old to start
  • APPLY HERE

Library Storytime (free)

  • Geared toward ages 2 1/2-5, but all ages are welcome
  • (608) 825-0701

Parks & Recreation Tiny Terrapins Playgroup (small fee)

  • For children ages 3-4 who are not yet 4K eligible
  • Parents drop off their children
  • Meets for a few hours a couple days per week
  • Currently held at Token Springs Elementary
  • (608) 837-3449

Child Care Centers/Preschools in the area (tuition costs vary by site)

*designates sites that are part of the SP4K program

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rebecca Penticoff
Early Childhood Program Manager
(608) 478-5178

Colleen Deal
Early Childhood Developmental Specialist
(608) 478-5187

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PLAYGROUPS

Free drop-off preschool playgroups for children 3 or 4 years old who are not yet 4K eligible. Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend any program.

Little Bluejays
Held at CH Bird Elementary School
Tues/Thurs 7:30-9:00 AM
or Mon/Wed 1:00-2:30 PM
*Priority given to Bird Families

Little Wildcats
Held at Rebirth United Outreach Ministries
(not religiously affiliated)
Mon/Wed 8:00-9:30 AM

Little Nighthawks
Held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church (not religiously affiliated)
Tues/Thurs 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
or Mon/Wed 10:00-11:30 AM

 

To enroll, click here or scan below!