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Featured Cap Times Article “She is one of those people who shows kids that being an adult can still be fun. Former students come back so that their kids can meet KC. Many former students have come back to work for KC. She makes you feel loved as you are, seen for who you are and empowered to do the things that feel hard but pay off. You can call her at midnight, and she will be there. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been. KC’s got you.” To see the full article: here
Third Annual Party on the Playground! An event celebrating our families, friends, and neighbors! When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 1-5 pm Where: 2346 Winnebago Street This year our theme is ‘Block Party!” Join us for fun, food, games, raffles, and more! Tickets are available for $1/each at the door and all proceeds go to our Scholarship Fund!
What an incredible day at Red Caboose Child Care Center, Inc! We were honored to welcome Governor Tony Evers, Senator Kelda Roys, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and DCF Secretary Pertl to our center! Their dedication and advocacy for early childhood care and education are making a real difference in the lives of children, families, and educators across Wisconsin. Thanks to state support, we’re able to: Keep tuition more affordable for families Offer closer-to-livable wages and full benefits to our amazing teaching staff Continue providing the high-quality care our children deserve We are so grateful for their leadership and commitment to makingMore…
Red Caboose is excited to be partner with Madison Metropolitan School District by providing full day 4K programming! For the full article: here
Red Caboose hits the news again! Featured in IB Magazine advocating for the continuation of Child Care Counts -state funding that supports high quality education for children and livable wages for staff. Child Care is an essential foundation for our communities and economy. For the full article: here
Child Care Leader, Red Caboose, Moves into New Home, Prepares to Serve More Families MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 30, 2023) – Red Caboose Child Care Center doubled down on its values to offer high-quality, affordable child care to all when moved out of its outgrown facility on Williamson Street and into its new state-of-the-art building on Winnebago Street. Now the transition is complete, and Red Caboose is ready to begin its next chapter with a grand opening celebration. Just down the railroad tracks from its old stomping grounds, Red Caboose will hold a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, September 30 at 10 a.m. at 2346 Winnebago St. TheMore…
Appearing on the Downtown Madison Happenings Podcast hosted by Jason Ilstrup, our Project Administrator Lisa Fiala and our Executive Director Pam Skeel talked about our big move to a new home and the state of child care in America.
Our own Turtle Room teacher Morgan Cutler spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio’s Jenny Peek! Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee cut funding for the Child Care Counts program from its budget legislation. Jenny detailed how this will impact our beloved Red Caboose staff and child care providers across the state.
Red Caboose Child Care Center stood in solidarity and remained open to serve Madison families on May 8: “Day Without Child Care” and recognized the concerning, growing need for affordable, accessible, and quality early childhood education and development. Red Caboose Child Care Center was covered by Madison’s WKOW on the impact affordable, and inclusive childcare makes in the lives of working parents and the local economy. Doing this also spread awareness of “Day Without Child Care,” a national effort to show communities what a day would look like without child care. By staying at the forefront of educational trends and actively contributingMore…
Madison’s Channel 3 News attended our “Farewell to our Williamson Street Home” open house event on March 4 and interviewed Emeritus Executive Director Wendy Rakower and Board President Aaron Stephenson. You can watch the video here.
