CAP CARE is a state licensed group child care facility that provides enrichment based, wrap around care and programming for children in grades 3K – 4th grade. CAP CARE is located in the Cambridge Elementary School. Our curriculum and activities are in alignment with YoungStar, School Age Curricular Framework, and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. For specific information about the CAP CARE programs, please click on the links below.
Office (608) 423-8044
capcare@cambridge.k12.wi.us
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2026-2027 School Year Registration Information
3K - Registration will open May 1, 2026. Children must be old enough to enter 4K during the 26/27 school year.
4K - Registration will open in February 13, 2026.
CAP CARE uses the Brightwheel app for communication with families. 
HOURS OF OPERATION | |||
Ages / Grade | Minimum | Days | Hours |
3K | 2 times per week | Monday - Friday | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm |
4K wrap around | 3 times per week | Monday - Thursday Friday | AM: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PM: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Wrap around children can attend before & after school as well. |
K - 4 | 4 times per week May be a combination of before & afternoon periods. | Monday - Friday | 6:00 am - 8:00 am 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
* Will operate on early release days. * Will operate on non-school days (except major holidays). * Will NOT operate during emergency closing days due to weather. | |||
FEES | |||
Initial Registration - $30 | |||
Age/Grade | Hourly | Weekly | Daily |
3K | NA | $70 | $280 |
4 year old but not in 4K | NA | $70 | $200 |
4K - 4 | $5 per hour | NA | NA |
Lunch: $3.55 | Snacks included | |||
Payments: check, cash, credit card (convenience fee applied), ACH or WI Shares | |||
CAP CARE Spring Break Camp
Dates: March 30 - April 3
Time: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Deadline: March 11
Age / Grade | Weekly |
3K | $280 R / $295 NR |
4K - 4 | $200 R / $215 NR |
Calling all adventurers! Join us for some spring break fun. Some of our adventures will include Westside park, swimming at the Cambridge pool and a movie afternoon. Daily option is available upon request. Minimum 10 participants.
CAP CARE Parent Resources
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Day Camp 2026
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CARES Scholarship
CAP CARE believes that all families should have access to safe, quality, affordable childcare, regardless of financial status. CAP CARE will attempt to provide opportunities for persons with financial hardship. Please reach out for an application as needed.
If you are interested in supporting this program financially please contact us at (608) 423-8044 or use the link below
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