St Francis Children's Center

6700 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53217-0532
Tel: (414)351-0450
Grades: PK - K | 107 students
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St. Francis Children's Center serves infants-K5. We are an inclusive program and serve children with and without special needs. We are a tuition based program and accept W2. All of our lead teachers are four year degreed teachers, many with Master's degrees and all are licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

School Overview:
St Francis Children's Center
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported early childhood-special needs
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 107 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (WI School Avg.: 16%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 16 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition & student/teacher ratios varies per classrom for infants, toddler, preschool and kindergarten.
Acceptance Rate 97%
Admissions Director Laura Kosteretz

School Notes:

    • St. Francis Children's Center's Early Childhood Education Program serves children from four weeks of age through Kindergarten. These Center-based classrooms are fully inclusive, meaning that children with special needs and children who are typically developing have the opportunity to grow, learn and play together. The program is designed to focus on the development of the whole child, addressing social, emotional, academic and physical growth. Our classroom arrangements are based upon a center philosophy allowing separate areas for activities that stimulate learning, such as sensory play, dramatic play, books, blocks, puzzles, reading, writing, art, science, fine motor, math, music and computers. Our programs are directly led by or are under the guidance of teachers who are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in Early Childhood. All other classroom assistants are certified by the State of Wisconsin as Child Care Teachers. Classroom staff is supported by an on-site psychologist, speech and language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers and mentoring administrators. Children benefit greatly from this extensive professional team who oversees their development. Our programs offer:
    • Nurturing year-round, full day programs weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
    • Part-time care options for children ages four weeks to 36 months
    • Inclusive classrooms that welcome children from all backgrounds and abilities
    • Play-based education that promotes growth in all areas of development
    • Early Childhood licensed teachers and certified teaching assistants
    • Competitive rates, which include breakfast, hot lunch and snacks daily
    • Well-equipped, large, colorful classrooms
    • Full-size gymnasium
    • Two indoor playgrounds and three fenced outdoor playgrounds

    Profile last updated: 01/22/2013

Nearby Schools:

St Francis Children's Center
Gr. PK-K | 0 mi. away
Hillel Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Torah Academy Of Milwaukee
Gr. 9-12 | 1 mi. away
St Eugene School
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
St Monica School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.3 mi. away

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