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One Childhood at a Time

Join Red Caboose in making quality child care affordable & accessible to all.

 

We All Need Affordable Child Care

Every child deserves an equal opportunity to thrive. Every parent deserves the ability to fully engage in their personal and professional lives. Yet child care is bigger than the families who rely on it. We all feel the effects of our nation’s fragile child care system in our community, our workforce, and our economy.

For over 50 years, Red Caboose’s affordable, high-quality child care has helped Madison boost its economy and workforce, strengthen diversity and inclusion, and bridge gaps to essential services.

DONATE TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND OR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Our Ticket to a Promising Future

EMPOWERED KIDS

We shape the lives of children who become Madison’s future leaders and citizens.

STRONGER FAMILIES

We connect parents to wraparound resources and support that help their families thrive.

EQUITABLE SYSTEMS

We are a living example of the change-making necessary for equity in our community.

Lay Tracks for Success

Because of donors like you, Red Caboose is actually an engine pulling our community toward a brighter tomorrow. Together, we’re able to:

  • Provide sliding-scale tuition and $50,000 in scholarships annually
  • Offer full benefits and competitive compensation to retain our staff
  • Serve three times as many families in our new facility
  • Expand our after-school and summer camp programs

Over 50 Years of Mission-Driven Experience

What sets Red Caboose apart:
  • Oldest independent child care center in Madison
  • Staff retention among the highest in the industry
  • 5-star rating from YoungStar, Wisconsin’s child care quality rating and improvement system
  • Wraparound services to meet educational, health, emotional, and social needs
  • City of Madison Child Care Accreditation

Invest in the Early Years,
Reap Rewards for Generations

1. SHARE THE ABUNDANCE

Give to our capital campaign and/or scholarship fund

2. SHARE THE JOY

Connect with families and teachers at our community events

3. SHARE THE LEGACY

Experience the effect of your generosity on Madison and beyond

DONATE TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND OR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Come see for yourself!

You don’t need to bring a child to our new location to see firsthand how Red Caboose offers Madison more than just child care. > SCHEDULE A VISIT

Testimonials
Red Caboose Alumni Grandparent
Today while babysitting my grandsons, (one of them) told me he missed Red Caboose.  I asked him what he missed the most. Without missing a beat, he said, "The teachers, I miss the teachers." I asked him if he missed his teachers from last year in the Grasshopper Room. He replied, ...

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Red Caboose Alumni Grandparent
Red Caboose Alumni Family
We wanted to thank you for the many years (we think 10) you spent with our kids and for the caring services that you provided. Red Caboose is a place we will never forget. RC is a bit like Oatmeal Caramel bars with just the right mixture of: *Things that ...

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Red Caboose Alumni Family
Red Caboose Alumni Parent
It has more than thirty years since my first association with Red Caboose, but my gratitude for the care that you and the other dedicated staff gave my children has not diminished!

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Red Caboose Alumni Parent
Red Caboose Parent
Red Caboose has exceeded our expectations of a good and loving daycare. I was very nervous to send my 18 month old to a daycare after her staying at home for a year and half. We also had a bad experience with a previous daycare that made us weary of ...

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Red Caboose Alumni Parent
It is so bitter sweet to have (my child) graduate from the center and move on to Kindergarten. Sweet because it is wonderful to see her growing up into such a caring, fun, smart, strong person, and bitter because all of those qualities were so nurtured at Red Caboose. I ...

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