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Red Caboose Child Care Center Inc.

Madison, WI · Dane County
2346 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
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Quick Facts

Capacity
95 children
Age Range
6 wks - 6 yrs 11 mo
Type of Care
Full Time. None reported.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
YoungStar Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (608) 256-1566
2346 Winnebago St
Madison, WI 53704
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Licensed LICENSED GROUP
Active License
License Number
120043
License Issued
Sep 1, 1972
Issued By
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Accreditation
City Of Madison Accredited
District Office
Wisconsin Dept of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation and Licensing

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About the Provider

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Red Caboose was founded by a group of parents as a nonprofit child care center in 1972.  Parent involvement has always been an integral part of the center; parents are a majority on the Board of Directors, and are involved through committees as well as in the day-to-day program. 
Additional Information: 5 stars. Initial License Date: 6/1/1997. Open Jan - Dec.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:30 AM-05:30 PM
  • Tuesday07:30 AM-05:30 PM
  • Wednesday07:30 AM-05:30 PM
  • Thursday07:30 AM-05:30 PM
  • Friday07:30 AM-05:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Violation Date Rule Number Rule Summary
2026-01-21 See Violations below Licensing
2026-01-21 Staff A and B did not have a completed biennial training on child abuse and neglect reporting laws. Violation
Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
2026-01-21 Refigerator in the infant room was not equipped with thermometer. Violation
Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers
2026-01-21 Medication being stored in the classroom was not labeled with child's name and including dosage and directions for administration. Violation
Description: 251.07(6)(f)1.b. — Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling
2026-01-21 In the infant room, staff did not document changes on child's development and routines every 3 months based on discussions with parent. Violation
Description: 251.09(1)(c) — Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
2026-01-21 An infant who was unable to hold their bottle was not held by a staff when being fed. Violation
Description: 251.09(3)(a)9. — Infant & Toddler - Bottle Feeding
2025-06-17 See Violations below Licensing
2025-06-17 Child B did not have a current physical health examination report on file. Violation
Description: 251.04(6)(a)8.a. — Child Record - Physical Exam - Under 2
2025-06-17 Energy absorbing under monkey bars did not meet the depth of at least 9 inches. Violation
Description: 251.06(11)(b)5. — Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces
2025-02-21 See Violations below Licensing
2025-02-21 Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 Violation
Description: 251.05(2)(a)2. — Staff Record - Completed Background Check
2024-12-17 See Violations below Licensing
2024-12-17 The premises was not in good repair in the elephant classroom when staff described a leak that caused damage on the ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles were missing in the classroom. Violation
Description: 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
2024-12-17 In the elephant classroom there was not sufficient indoor play equipment to allow each child a choice of at least three activities. Violation
Description: 251.07(3)(b)2. — Equipment - Quantity For Indoors
2024-11-20 See Violations below Licensing

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