Play. Learn. Grow

Orchard Ridge Nursery School

It’s a great place to be apreschool kid!

General Info

Location

1025 McKenna Blvd
Madison, WI 53719

Phone & Email

608-274-8407
director@orns.org

School Hours

M-F: 7:45am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed

School Info

Director: Miss Liz
Grade Levels: 2K-4K

Attend Our Open House

January 25th from 10-Noon.

We know you have a lot of great choices when it comes to preschools. We are extremely fortunate to be blessed with so many here in the greater Madison area. So why should you choose Orchard Ridge Nursery School (ORNS)? What separates us from the rest? We could list all the reasons why, but why take our word for it when you can see for yourself?

We Won Again!

Hulafrog's Most Loved Preschool of 2022

Thanks to our amazing community, we have won Hulafrog’s Most Loved Preschool again! This marks the 8 consecutive year of wining this award.

Why Choose ORNS?

Preschool Children playing with a sensory table

When it comes to preschools, we realize there are many good choices. So why choose ORNS? Click the button below to see why we think we are the best choice for your family.

Take A Virtual Tour

preschoolTake a tour of our building with Miss Liz. And then, click the button below to meet the rest of our staff.

Our Mission & Vision

Orchard Ridge Nursery School (ORNS) is a non-profit preschool founded in 1967. Since then, we have been a pioneer in providing high-quality education. Located in Madison, WI, we serve families with children between 27 months and five years of age.

Our mission is to serve the whole child. We strive to provide developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based learning experiences for preschool children and their families.

Orchard Ridge Nursery School has been fulfilling its mission since 1967 by providing children with a foundation for lifelong success. We accomplish this by:

  • Providing a nurturing, play-based curriculum.
  • Retaining experienced, high-quality teachers.
  • Offering flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of families.
  • Maintaining a robust internal community.

Quick Links

Admissions Info

Click here to learn more about enrolling at Orchard Ridge Nursery School.

Calendars

Click here to view the academic, snack, and event calendars.

The Owl-a-Gram

Click here to learn about a variety of things related to ORNS. You’ll find our monthly newsletters, helpful tips to make your preschool experience better, as well as general announcements.

Events

Click here to learn about the annual events at ORNS each year.

Calendar

Testimonials

What Parents Are Saying

Hulafrog’s Most Loved Winner

Children Educated By Our Teachers

Schedule A Tour

Website Contact Lead

Combined Years of Teaching Experience

Years We Have Been Teaching Preschoolers