Hickory Hill Academy - Madison WI Licensed Group Child Care

3276 S High Point Rd , MADISON WI 53719
(608) 845-3245
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Located on Prairie View Farm, an eight-acre farmette on Madison's west side, Kids Express Learning Center provides daily opportunities for your child to observe nature and study a variety of gentle, exotic, domesticated animals.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 6/23/1997. Open Jan - Dec.
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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 120775
  • Capacity: 260
  • Age Range: 6 Week(s) - 12 Year(s)
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF)- Child Care Regulation and Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 608-266-9314 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2021-08-17 251.04(3)(m) Report - Communicable Disease
Description: The center did not notify the department or the local health department about a disease reportable under ch. DHS 145 within 24 hours after the center learned of the diagnosis when the center notified both agencies 4 days after learning of the diagnosis.
2021-04-26 251.06(2)(gm) Premises - Well Drained, Clean
Description: The premises were not in good repair when there was a large crack on the floor of the sports court. When a child riding a scooter board on the sports court on 4/22/21 ran into the crack, the child sustained an injury.
2021-04-14 Licensing No violations found ***
2021-03-15 Licensing No violations found ***
2021-03-05 Licensing No violations found ***
2021-02-03 251.055(1)(a) Supervision Of Children
Description: Staff failed to guide children's behaviors on 1/27/21 when a 3-year-old child was touching another 3-year-old child inappropriately.
2020-08-31 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-10-14 Licensing No violations found ***
2019-04-05 251.06(9)(d)1.c. Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
Description: Each cold storage facility was not equipped with a clearly visible accurate thermometer when the new refrigerator in the Teddy Bear classroom was not equipped with a thermometer.
2019-04-05 251.04(6)(c)1. Medical Log - Requirements
Description: Pages were skipped in the medical log book in the Secret Garden classroom. The was corrected immediately.
2019-03-28 Licensing No violations found ***
2018-09-24 Licensing No violations found ***
2017-09-13 251.06(5)(b)1. Deteriorating Paint
Description: There was flaking, deteriorating paint observed on several areas of the outdoor play space fencing.
2017-09-13 251.06(11)(b)7. Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
Description: In several areas the outdoor play space permanent enclosure (fence) was less than the required height of 4 feet.
2017-03-15 251.09(4)(a)4. Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Safety
Description: The restraint (belt) for a diaper changing surface that is located above floor level in the Velveteen Rabbit room was not being used.

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Reviews

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Mr. Smith 2013-03-13 23:34:26

Kids Express has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are awesome and personalize their care toward the children. They are always giving us updates on our 17 month old regarding words she says, connections she makes, food she likes/dislikes, and shares pictures/video frequently. The campus is beautiful. It's relatively expensive and doesn't have a meal program like other places, but you get great facilities, fantastic teachers, and great care for your child. Worth every penny.

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Kevin 2013-03-13 19:48:35

I know a couple parents who've taken their children to Kids Express for many years. They're very pleased with their experiences. In addition, knowing Matt Dahl in a different capacity, I can certainly see his passion for the children, the campus, and the future of the school

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