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St. Francis Children's Center

6700 N Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217

Tel: (414) 351-0450

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 107 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 107 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Francis Children's Center
Nursery	50
Pre-K	42
Kind	15

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

early childhood-special needs

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

107 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition & student/teacher ratios varies per classrom for infants, toddler, preschool and kindergarten.

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Laura Kosteretz

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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 Motto: All Children Can Learn If We Can Learn To Teach Them

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

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Milwaukee, WI is $8,948 for elementary schools and $15,750 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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