Orchard Ridge Nursery School - Madison WI LICENSED GROUP

1025 Mckenna Blvd , MADISON WI 53719
(608) 274-8407

About the Provider

Description:

ORNS is a non-profit, high-quality preschool on Madison's west side. We provide a child-centered, play-based learning experience for 2k-4k classrooms.

Additional Information:

Since its inception in 1967, Orchard Ridge Nursery School (ORNS) has been a pioneer in providing high-quality education for preschoolers in the Madison area.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve the whole child and provide a developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based learning experience for preschool children and their families.

OUR ACCREDITATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND STANDARDS
Licensed by: State of Wisconsin
* Accredited by: City of Madison
* Curriculum based on: Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
*5-star Youngstar Provider

OUR GOALS
Orchard Ridge Nursery School has been fulfilling its mission since 1967 by striving to provide children with a foundation for lifelong success. We accomplish this by:
* Providing a nurturing, play-based curriculum
* Retaining experienced, high-quality teachers
* Offering flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of families


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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 120223
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: 2 yrs 3 mo - 6 yrs 11 mo
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations City Of Madison Accredited
  • YoungStar Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Full Time. Before School Care provided. After School Care provided.
  • Current License Issue Date: 1998-03-01
  • 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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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-04-20 See Violations below Licensing
2026-04-20 The outdoor play space enclosures had 3 areas with a gap of 4 inches or more. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
2025-11-18 No Violations found *** Licensing
2025-05-30 No Violations found *** Licensing
2024-10-04 No Violations found *** Licensing
2024-03-20 No Violations found *** Licensing

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