Child Daycare & PreschoolsCross Plains, WI

Little Cardinals Academy

5(7 reviews)

About

Little Cardinals Academy is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1805 Bourbon Rd, Cross Plains, Wisconsin WI. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Parents consistently praise Safari (note: reviews reference 'Safari' not 'Little Cardinals Academy') for exceptional staff who are caring and loving, creating a nurturing learning environment. Children show significant language development through Spanish immersion, and parents appreciate daily communication via app, structured routines, field trips, and special programming. All reviewers highly recommend the facility and express plans to keep their children enrolled through kindergarten.

caring and loving staffSpanish language learningdaily photo/update appstructured routinesfield trips and seasonal programmingart projectsstrong language developmentwarm nurturing environmenthelpful owners/directorschildren enjoy attending

Recent Reviews

a year ago

We have been sending our two toddlers to Safari for the past 1.5 years and we LOVE it! The teachers are absolutely amazing. Like truly the BEST. They love all of the kids like their own and our kiddos love them right back. The owners/directors are incredibly helpful any time we’ve had questions (and I’ve had many!). They also have an app where we receive updates and pictures ALL day long which is so comforting to us a parents. Our kids love going to “school” and both of them are speaking tons of Spanish. I would 100% recommend Safari and plan to send our kids until they go to kindergarten. ❤️

2 years ago

Safari has been an awesome fit for our daughter. She has a wonderful time when she is there and always comes home having learned something new. We love the staff, who care so much about every kid! It’s also amazing to see how much Spanish our daughter understands. Highly recommend!

2 years ago

Our child has been at safari for almost a year and she absolutely loves it. The staff are very caring, communicate well, and care so much about the kids. They organize little field trips, seasonal programming, and special art projects. I would 100% recommend this child care facility to any parent. Plus, they learn Spanish!

2 years ago

We adore Safari and are so incredibly pleased to be part of their community. My youngest child started at Safari in June 2022, shortly after they opened and it was our first experience with a fulltime daycare, having sent our older children to part time nursery school. Since then he has truly flourished and it is 100% due to the amazing care he receives at Safari. I love that they keep to a predictable routine each day with a set schedule so my son knows what to expect. His language has grown by leaps and bounds and the teachers do a wonderful job of creating a warm, nurturing environment in each classroom. We like that he is exposed to a 2nd language with Spanish and feel this will really benefit him. I don't plan to send my child anywhere else until he goes off to Kindergarten, he is already learning so much with the curriculum at Safari and I know he will be well-prepared when that time comes!

11 months ago

What an absolutely amazing learning center! The owners and staff are wonderful, so caring, and truly love and support your child/child’s growth. We feel so lucky to have found Safari.

Frequently asked questions

Little Cardinals Academy is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. The facility has a capacity of 88 children.
Little Cardinals Academy has a Google rating of 5 out of 5 based on 7 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Little Cardinals Academy, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Little Cardinals Academy through Wisconsin's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Wisconsin must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1805 Bourbon Rd, Cross Plains, Wisconsin 53528
County
DANE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
88 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
43.11217, -89.6513

Quality Rating

YoungStar

Level 3 out of 5

3 Stars

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.