Where Early Learning
Is A Joyful Adventure

Your Child's Journey Is Intentionally Guided Through Play, Love, & Laughter

#WeNurtureChildhood

Where Early Learning
Is A Joyful Adventure

Your Child's Journey Is Intentionally Guided Through Play, Love, & Laughter

#WeNurtureChildhood

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Mount Horeb, WI

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Locally Owned by A Wife-Husband Team

Founded by “Teacher Brenda” and her husband Todd in 2013, Academy Of Little Vikings understands families’ unique needs. Teachers chosen for their hearts over their resumes, and cheerful, welcoming spaces make this your child’s perfect home away from home.

Kids Love To Play In The Big Red Barn

The big red barn is an ode to the barns the founders grew up in! With plenty of room for group games, performances, and more, it’s easy to see why the barn is the centerpiece of your child’s day.

World-Class Safety Parents Can Trust

Peace of mind comes from knowing your child is in trusted, caring hands. Features like cameras and limited-access entryways let you know your child’s safety is a top priority.  

Child Care You Can Trust

Discover the child care experience that earned us the prestigious Best of Madison Silver award for 2023. Proof again that your child’s growth, happiness, and well-being are our top priorities!

You’re A Part Of Their Day With The Procare© App

Receive updates on your child’s progress, see their latest artwork, and view exciting achievements through pics, video, and reports in the Procare© app. As your child’s first teacher, keeping you in the learning loop helps you bridge in-school learning at home.

The Creative Curriculum© fully prepares your child for Kindergarten

Stellar Social-Emotional Skills

Positive interactions are essential for life—courtesy, manners, learning about big feelings, and how to respond.

Outside The Box Thinking

Problem-solving, asking questions, and critical thinking are crucial for cognitive development.

Building Different Motor Skills

Play builds big muscle groups. Daily arts and crafts hone fine motor skills that aid pencil grip and writing.

Language & Communication

Being read to or reading books every day and practicing songs and poetry builds lively communication skills.

Delicious Menus Give Your Child The Energy They Need

An onsite chef delivers nutritious and delicious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks daily that keep your child fueled through fun and play. You’ll love the convenience of not having to pack lunches. Count on casseroles and comfort foods for satisfied tummies.

Huge Outdoor Spaces With Gardens Your Child Grows

Your child plays daily in an ample outdoor space, exercising their growing muscles and sharpening their social skills with friends. Kids tend gardens that yield seasonal berries and vegetables or enjoy age-appropriate play areas that keep them safe.

Amazing Athletes JumpBunch Program

Top notch coaches use age‑appropriate equipment for each child ages 18 months to 12 years, with new physical activities for children each week.
Amazing Athletes JumpBunch Program

Monthly Virtues Lessons Help Form Character

Your child learns invaluable social skills thanks to the Month’s Virtue, highlighting activities to illustrate kindness, empathy, and generosity. Learning virtues shapes your child’s brain and character, which sets their social-emotional leaning ahead of the curve.

Expanding Horizons With Epic Outdoor Adventures

Field trips to parks, swimming pools, skate parks, and soccer fields give your child opportunities to see new places and try new things as they gain independence and see all that’s possible in the world.
Expanding Horizons With Epic Outdoor Adventures

Exceptional Teachers Bring Expertise And Tons Of Heart

Your child benefits from highly-trained, skilled teachers with higher education degrees in early education and psychology. Caring and attentive educators with long tenures nurture a family feeling where your child sees the same smile year to year.

Parents Partnerships Boost Your Child's Early Learning

Supporting parents is paramount because when you thrive, so does your child. You can rely on:

  • ON-SITE THERAPY:
    On-site speech therapy helps your child bridge challenges without the extra trip.
  • THE PARENT LIBRARY:
    Learn about sleep, potty training, brain development, and more from the parent library.
  • THE PARENT COMMITTEE:
    Join a crew that meets quarterly to give feedback and provide resources for the school..

Recognition Lets You Know Your Child Is In Expert Hands

The Small Business of the Year Award from IN Business Magazine means our positive impact on the community and transparent customer service made the grade. A high YoungStar rating lets you know you’ve made the right choice and your child is getting the quality care they deserve.

 

NAEYC Accreditation Ranks Among The Best

NAEYC accreditation signals that your childcare center operates above and beyond basic care standards. As a parent, a NAEYC rating ensures your child receives excellent care and education, and that your child achieves high academic, social, and developmental outcomes. 

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What Our Parents Are Saying...

"I leave my kids in a caring, nurturing environment"

My kids have been attending for three years. All the teachers have been wonderful. Kids always come home with lots of crafts. Very lucky I can leave my kids in a caring, nurturing environment.

- Claire Leback

"You can tell the teachers truly care about the kids!"

ALV was the perfect fit for our son! From the first tour we took, we knew it was the only center we wanted our son to attend. The part time option worked great for my flexible schedule! Our son attended ALV from 4 months to 16 months.

- Stacy S

"We love the environment & teaching philosophy"

My Children have been attending ALV since Sept 2016 starting in ducks and now in 4K. We love the environment, teaching philosophy, and most of all the teachers and staff!

- Jill T

What Our Parents Are Saying...

"I always feel comfortable to ask how he's doing and appreciate the feedback."
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Not only do they give updates throughout the day but they have the ability to say how the activities are important. I always feel comfortable to ask how he's doing and appreciate the feedback. The hours are longer than most other facilities which is great for families who have 2 parents who work outside the home. They go above and beyond with community and family involvement. Truly amazing!

- Kayla

"We know our toddler is being well cared for at Academy of Little Vikings."
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We know our toddler is being well cared for at Academy of Little Vikings. He comes home happy, clean, and singing. The staff is responsive to our questions and sends us photos of him throughout the day.

- Susan A

"The care for our children has been wonderful and we are so grateful to all the amazing teachers."
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We are extremely happy with joining the Academy of Little Vikings community this past year. The care for our children has been wonderful and we are so grateful to all the amazing teachers and staff for taking such great care of our family. We would highly recommend them as an option for any family looking for care and early learning in our community.

- Heather Nichols

"We get pictures and videos and feel connected to the program."
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We have sent both of our children to Little Vikings and have had a great experience. We feel like we know who our child sees on a daily basis, they tell us about what they’ve done, we get pictures and videos and feel connected to the program. Many special people have gotten to work with our littles!

- Sierra Patterson

"Our son loves going to school there and adores all of his teachers."
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ALV has been absolutely amazing for us. Our 5 year old started already into the school year and they have been so incredibly accommodating! Our son loves going to school there and adores all of his teachers. There are constant updates throughout the day and they truly care about the kids and their individual needs. 10/10 would recommend this facility to any family looking for care!!

- Jessica Johnson

"The building is so wonderful and the top-notch staff is there."
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I love Academy of Little Vikings! The building is so wonderful and the top-notch staff is there to make sure that every child is learning and growing. The classrooms are super clean and organized, they also had a wide variety of learning tools to keep the littles interested. I have recommended them to many of my friends and family.

- Jane Frame

"Our girls enjoy all the activities and friendships they have made there."
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My daughters have been at Little Vikings for over 5 years. Brenda and Jessica went above and beyond when we started with them to accommodate our daycare needs. All the teachers have been fantastic with our kids and our girls enjoy all the activities and friendships they have made there.

- Kathy Convery

"All the teachers have been wonderful. Kids always come home with lots of crafts."
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My kids have been attending for three years. All the teachers have been wonderful. Kids always come home with lots of crafts. Very lucky I can leave my kids in a caring, nurturing environment.

- Claire Leback

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Infant

6 Weeks - 12 months

Toddlers

12 - 24 Months

2 Year Olds

2 Years

3 Year Olds

3 Years

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4 Years

School Age

5 - 12 Years