For over forty-nine years, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center has been a stabilizing presence for Milwaukee's northwest side.
Established in 1958, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening and enriching the Westlawn and neighboring community and its residents by providing comprehensive and collaborative programs and services which community residents identify and are responsive to changing community needs.
We are dedicated to helping individuals grow socially, emotionally, and academically to enable them to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society, Preserving and strengthening the family where it is threatened by an unfavorable environment.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Silver Spring Day Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1958
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Building A Stronger Neighborhood Together
- For over forty-nine years, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center has been a stabilizing presence for Milwaukee's northwest side. Established in 1958, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening and enriching the Westlawn and neighboring community and its residents by providing comprehensive and collaborative programs and services which community residents identify and are responsive to changing community needs. We are dedicated to helping individuals grow socially, emotionally, and academically to enable them to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society, Preserving and strengthening the family where it is threatened by an unfavorable environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Silver Spring Day Care Center?
The application deadline for Silver Spring Day Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Silver Spring Day Care Center located?
Silver Spring Day Care Center is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other private schools located in Silver Spring.
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