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
- 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, Creekside Elementary, and Our Savior's Lutheran Church
- SIGN UP HERE
- 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
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 Playgroups (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 and Meadow View Elementary
- (608) 837-3449
Area Indoor Play Centers
- Explore Children's Museum - Sun Prairie
- Madison Children's Museum - Madison
- Play n' Wisconsin - Middleton
- Sensory Zone - Madison
Child Care Centers/Preschools in the area (tuition costs vary by site)
- Boys & Girls Club
- Bright Horizons at the American Center
- Gingerbread House**
- Goddard School
- Grow in Peace - Peace Lutheran Church
- Head Start**
- Heartland Preschool - Heartland Church
- Just for Me
- KinderCare
- LaPetite Academy
- Learning Academy Preschool - Prairie Athletic Club
- The Learning Experience
- Little Explorers
- Play Haven
- The Playing Field
- Rock-A-Bye**
- Sacred Hearts
- Sun Prairie Nursery School**
- Teddy’s Place Childcare**
- YMCA - Northeast Branch**
**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.
The registration form will open on 8/1/25 for the 2025-2026 School Year!
