Programs
We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy, and child oriented by design. Classrooms are arranged to promote fun, yet academic challenges while learning as they play with tons of choices and at a range of developmental levels. Activity areas allow children the opportunity to explore, to experience, and most importantly, to succeed. We are licensed for 99 children per shift. Our program participates with the quality rating standards of YoungStar. We are currently scoring at 3 stars, striving for 5 stars.
Children’s Pantry Family Resource Center Inc. is located at 3130 W Lisbon Avenue and are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Our current operating hours are Monday thru Friday, 4:00am to 11:00 pm.
(Please Note: these current hours of operation have been enforced due to Covid-19, but we plan on returning to our normal operating hours of Sunday thru Saturday, 24 hours per day, when it is safe and we are permitted to do so.)
Infants and Toddlers
Each infant and toddler shall receive individual contact and attention upon demand or according to their schedules at home (napping and feeding). Staff and parent communication are the keys to successful coordination. All parents of infants and toddlers must completely fill out an Intake Form when they register. This form will be kept in their classroom file. Also, teachers communicate daily with parents through an App called HI Mama https://www.himama.com/. Hi mama helps us to capture and share every important milestone from the classroom and keeps open lines of communication though in app messages and reminders.
Opportunities throughout the day are given for individualized care. Growth will be achieved through physical, emotional, social, language and gross/fine motor development. Many opportunities for freedom of movement, creeping and crawling are provided with safety being primary. NO BOTTLE PROPPING! Babies will be held when being fed if they are not able to hold their own bottles. Infants and toddlers will both engage in outdoor activities daily. The teachers will interact with children by song, talk, body language, and reading to the children. The environment shall include play toys, colorful mobiles, stuffed animals, noise makers, books, pictures and their own art to be displayed at eye level. Parents are encouraged to send a change of clothes to stay at the center if an infant or toddler has an accident and soil their clothing.
2 - 6 Years Old
Children are given many opportunities to make personal choices on the activities they like to take part in. We strive to create an environment that motivates each child to succeed. The Preschool Children’s program is geared toward three and four-year old’s who need only an academic program without extra care or (head–start only). Our program runs daily from 8:00am until 11:00am Monday-Friday. The exception to these hours are special events planning. Parents are informed by newsletter of any changes in the daily schedule. Our well-rounded program included opportunities for social, emotional, and physical growth. Opportunities for gross-motor and outdoor experiences will also be incorporated. Our program is designed to develop a sense of independence and responsibility. We strive to strengthen each child’s own cultural identity while instilling a respect for others who might be different. All teachers communicate daily with parents through an App called HI Mama, informing the parents of their child’s daily progress. A change of clothing is also required for children ages two years through four years.
6 - 10 Years Old
A planned program for school age children will provide a time of transition from their school routine through quiet activities, outdoor active play, free choice activity time, and arts and crafts. Teachers will maintain a clean, safe, and structured environment with a variety of materials, to enhance the oral and written language development, math, manipulative, science, and social studies according to appropriate age.
Program includes:
• Games and activities that require problem solving
• Building appropriate social skills
• Enhancing comprehension abilities
• Structured play
• Developing fine motor skills
• Encouraging freedom to express
• Technology literate (computer, calculator)
• Proper etiquette and manners
• Space and time to complete homework assignments
10 - 12 Years Old
10-12 Year old seek new challenges, increased responsibilities and close friendships. Our teachers will maintain oversight and guidance including:
• organized play
• indoor/outdoor play
• social interaction with peer’s
• rest and quiet time
• increased freedom
• homework help time
Summer Program
Our summer program is designed for children grades first through sixth or age six to twelve. Six-year old’s must have completed kindergarten. This program provides children with the opportunity to learn through weekly themes, explore the outdoors around them, and meet new friends. Field trips are also planned throughout the summer. USDA approved snacks and bag lunches are provided for all children’s outings. Our summer program’s start month varies, check with the director for the schedule.
CACFP Program
One of our most important attributes here at Children’s Pantry Daycare is our Nutrition program. We feel that healthy nutrition and consistent meal patterns are crucial to the development of the children and families we serve. Children’s Pantry kitchen staff plan and prepares all meals on site. Our commercial style kitchen is equipped to provide one-on-one training for our staff. We are proud participants of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a Federal program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children receiving childcare, participating in before and after school programs, or residing in homeless shelters. Each day, more than 2.6 million children participate in the CACFP across the country. Our facility is reimbursed for serving nutritious meals which meet USDA requirements. This program plays a vital role in improving the quality of our childcare and before and after school program.
Infants and Toddlers
Each infant and toddler shall receive individual contact and attention upon demand or according to their schedules at home (napping and feeding). Staff and parent communication are the keys to successful coordination. All parents of infants and toddlers must completely fill out an Intake Form when they register. This form will be kept in their classroom file. Also, teachers communicate daily with parents through an App called HI Mama. Hi mama helps us to capture and share every important milestone from the classroom and keep open lines of communication though in app messages and reminders.
Opportunities throughout the day are given for individualized care. Growth will be achieved through physical, emotional, social, language and gross/fine motor development. Many opportunities for freedom of movement, creeping and crawling are provided with safety being primary. NO BOTTLE PROPPING! Babies will be held when being fed if they are not able to hold their own bottles. Infants and toddlers will both engage in outdoor activities daily. The teachers will interact with children by song, talk, body language, and reading to the children. The environment shall include play toys, colorful mobiles, stuffed animals, noise makers, books, pictures and their own art to be displayed at eye level. Parents are encouraged to send a change of clothes to stay at the center if an infant or toddler has an accident and soil their clothing.
2 - 6 Years Old
Children are given many opportunities to make personal choices on the activities they like to take part in. We strive to create an environment that motivates a child to succeed. Preschool children’s program is geared toward three and four-year old’s who need only an academic program without extra care or (head – start only). Our program runs daily from 8:00am until 11:00am Monday-Friday, except special events planning; parents are informed by newsletter of any changes in the daily schedule. Our well-rounded program included opportunities for social, emotional, and physical growth. Opportunities for gross-motor and outdoor experiences will also be incorporated. Children enrolled in our preschool only program are to be picked up by the specific time, or a late fee will be imposed according to the center’s hourly rate. Our program is designed to develop a sense of independence and responsibility. We strive to strengthen each child’s own cultural identity while instilling a respect for others who might be different. Ages two through four years, shall receive a daily report, informing their parent of how the day began and ended. A change of clothing is also required for children ages two years through four years.
6 - 10 Years Old
A planned program for school age children will provide a time of transition from their school routine through quiet activities, outdoor active play, free choice activity time, and arts and crafts. Teachers will maintain a clean, safe, and structured with a variety of materials, to enhance the oral and written language development, math, manipulative, science, and social studies according to appropriate age. Program includes:
• Games and activities that require problem solving
• Building appropriate social skills
• Enhancing comprehension abilities
• Structured play
• Developing fine motor skills
• Encouraging freedom to express
• Technology literate (computer, calculator)
• Proper etiquette and manners
• Space and time to complete homework assignments
10 - 12 Years Old
10-12 Year old seek new challenges, increased responsibilities and close friendships. Our teachers will maintain oversight and guidance including:
• organized play
• outdoor/indoor play
• social interaction with peer’s
• rest and quiet time
• increased freedom
• homework help time
Summer Program
Our summer program is designed for children grades first through sixth or age six to twelve. Six-year old’s must have completed kindergarten. This program provides children with the opportunity to learn through weekly themes, explore the outdoors around them, and meet new friends. Field trips are also planned throughout the summer. USDA approved snacks and bag lunches are provided for all children’s outings. Our summer program’s start month varies, check with the director for the schedule.
CACFP Program
One of our most important attributes here at Children’s Pantry Daycare is our Nutrition program. We feel that healthy nutrition and consistent meal patterns are crucial to the development of the children and families we serve. Children’s Pantry kitchen staff plan and prepares all meals on site. Our commercial style kitchen is equipped to provide one-on-one training for our staff. We are proud participants of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a Federal program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children receiving childcare, participating in before and after school programs, or residing in homeless shelters. Each day, more than 2,6 million children participate in the CACFP across the country. Our facility is reimbursed for serving nutritious meals which meet USDA requirements. This program plays a vital role in improving the quality of our childcare and before and after school program.