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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Menomonie, WI

We have 3 after school programs in Menomonie, WI! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Cuddle Bugs In-Home Daycare

2303 3rd St East Menomonie, WI

< 1 mi

I am a married mother of 4 looking to do daycare in my home. I have a big house with lots of fun toys and activities for children to enjoy. I also have a large fenced in backyard with a big swing set, sandbox and other outdoor toys. I live within walking distance of River Heights Elementary School and about 6 blocks from Phelan Park. I am also willing to watch children before or after school for an hourly rate.
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Little Sprouts Academy Menomonie

5.0(5)

< 1 mi

2407 4th Ave. North Menomonie, WI

An Eco-Healthy Child Care Center -Committed to reducing children's exposure to toxins and other environmental health hazards. -All natural/organic food menu, all meals made from scratch! -Two large outdoor playgrounds. -Check out our photos to view our rates! -A large garden for children to be immersed in! -Love and Logic guidance philosophy. -Weekly themes followed throughout the center. -A structured daily routine. Including: reading time, calendar/weather time, center play, art, music and movement, meal times, and rest time. -Open 6 AM - 6 PM -Ages 6 weeks - 12 years -Year round care -School-age program for holidays and summer. Before and after care available year round. -Seeking immediate full/part time regularly scheduled enrollment. A piece from VolumeOne magazine about Little Sprouts: 'A new child care center has "sprouted " up in Menomonie, with the goal of providing not just quality child care but an awareness of the environment and how our health relates. "One of the things we feel is important is giving children choices so they have a say in decisions being made about them. " - Joe Lawrence "We 're not 'tree-huggers, ' per se; we 're simply 'aware ' of our environment, " explained Joe, who is in charge of the academy 's curriculum and programs... "We 're always going to be learning about things that are good and not so good for us, and trying to move towards more of the good. " It was their desire to move toward that "good " that motivated the pair to begin an "eco-friendly/eco-healthy " childcare center that boasts low-VOC paint, floors made of marmoleum (a floor covering made from renewable materials), and a refrigerator filled with organic food. It also meant providing traditional toys like wood blocks and puzzles to better stimulate children 's imagination and creativity during play rather than electronic, one-dimensional toys. "Having children be able to function and thrive in their environment is important, " explains Joe. "A lot of toys are made for just one thing and don 't necessarily spark a lot of creativity. We have some that are simple, but allow the child to think a little bit more about what they can do with it. "'

Polly H says "One of the things that really attracted me to Little Sprouts Academy was the food. I was never happy with the food that was served at my son's previous...

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We believe that children learn best through experiences that meet their individual unique interests and abilities. We individualize our programming to meet your child's needs and at their pace, thus reducing boredom and/or frustration. We ensure that each child is being challenged to learn new skills and at their pace, following the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. We also believe in supporting the community of Menomonie so the children can experience all that their community holds. We have special guests and local businesses come to the center and teach the children about what they do or how they help the community. We also strive to meet the needs of the parents by not only being open from 5:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., but also offering a wide variety of scheduling options to meet nearly any family's needs. We are open Monday through Friday - 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We provide child care for children 6 weeks - 12 years Before and After School Program - with transportation to Oaklawn Elementary Summer School Age Program Additional Educational Opportunities 3 Year Old Preschool Program 4 Year Old Kindergarten We have a large playground equipped for all age groups and separate play times for older and younger children. We are part of the USDA Food Program, and therefore are providing nutritional meals that are low in sugars and fats.

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Menomonie, WI

After-school programs near you in Menomonie, WI vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Menomonie, WI provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Menomonie, WI may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

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