Linden, WI

The Goddard School in Waunakee offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their play-based curriculum incorporates STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. Features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education degrees, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers. Serves families throughout the greater Waunakee area, including Linden residents.

Bright Horizons at Middleton provides high-quality early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum, focusing on emergent learning and developmentally appropriate practices. The center features highly educated teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, low child-to-teacher ratios, and comprehensive security systems. Their approach emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social skills through hands-on learning. The facility includes modern classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and nutritious meal programs. Serves families across Dane County, including those commuting from Linden.

Cross Plains Family Center is a community-based, non-profit childcare center offering comprehensive early childhood programs with a play-based, child-directed curriculum. Their educational approach focuses on social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and kindergarten readiness through structured learning centers and hands-on activities. Features Wisconsin-licensed teachers with early childhood credentials, secure facility with surveillance systems, and nutritious meal programs. The center maintains strong parent partnerships with regular communication and family engagement events. Serves families throughout the surrounding rural communities including Linden.