St. Francis Children's Center
Tel:
(414) 351-0450
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 107 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool |
| 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 |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National 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% National avg.: 85% |
| 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
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Francis Children's Center is Torah Academy Of Milwaukee (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Milwaukee Jewish Day School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MilwaukeeMilwaukee Jewish Day School(Jewish)Grades: PK-8
0.4 miles
6401 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 964-1499 0.4 PK-8
n/a - MilwaukeeThe Hillel Academy(Jewish)Grades: K-8 | 119 students
0.5 miles
6401 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 962-9545 0.5 K-8
119 - MilwaukeeTorah Academy Of MilwaukeeAll-girls (Jewish)Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
1 miles
6800 N Green Bay Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 352-6789 1 9-12
29 - Milwaukee Grades: NS-8 | 182 students
1.1 miles
7600 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 918-1120 1.1 NS-8
182 - MilwaukeeDominican High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
1.3 miles
120 E Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 332-1170 1.3 9-12
330
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