Welcome to
Animal Crackers, Inc.
Our center’s mission is to provide a safe, caring, child-centered learning environment where all children, regardless of circumstances, can learn and grow through meaningful and purposeful play.
We Create and Enhance Comprehensive Early Childhood Systems
Our VisionÂ
Through strategic partnerships and collaborative work, Animal Crackers, Inc. strives to support all children and their families through responsive actions and attitudes.
The center is committed to building a unified community by engaging and involving diverse families in decision making, leadership, and action to achieve equitable outcomes. The center honors all differences and creates a safe environment for all voices.
Your child is safe with us.
Play is the Work of Childhood
Active minds, Happy Hearts
"Our Programs inspire creativity, confidence, and a love for learning in every child."
Learning Together, Growing Together
Our Services
- Childcare for Age 6wks-13yrs
- Preschool
- Model III 4-k MMSD program
- Summer Camp
Words from our Parents
“Animal Crackers is our second home. My son has had such a fabulous experience there, and it prepared him so well for kindergarten! The teachers are very warm and welcoming and the curriculum is the best blend of play and academics.”
“As someone who has worked in childcare before, I have high expectations. I couldn’t be more happy with the care, dedication and compassion everyone that works there provides. I highly recommend Animal Crackers.”
“Animal Crackers has been nothing but great to me and my family. My family and I moved from Milwaukee in 2021 and I needed childcare for 3 kids. Miss Shalonda and Mrs. Christie opened their arms to me and my family with no hesitation. They have been nothing but a great support system in some of my toughest seasons. They helped me figure out my child was Autistic and helped me find the proper help. Miss Kesh is Nasir’s second mom. He is always so overjoyed to see her and his classmates. I can write 3 books about this daycare and how it is a family, how they are there for ALL the kids and how they want them all to succeed. I can honestly say they are the best in Madison.”