Licensed Childcare in Milwaukee

Where Every Child Grows and Shines

Where We Make Learning Fun

Licensed childcare for infants through school age in Milwaukee -- open 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, USDA meals included, Wisconsin Shares accepted.

6 AM
Earliest drop-off
6 PM
Latest pickup
3x
Meals per day
All ages
Infant to school-age
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๐Ÿ›๏ธLicensed by WI DCF
๐Ÿฝ๏ธUSDA CACFP Participant
โญYoungStar Rated
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธBackground-Checked Staff
โค๏ธโ€๐ŸฉนCPR/First Aid Certified
Why Families Choose Us

More than childcare -- it's a community

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Full-Day Hours

Open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A full twelve-hour day that covers drop-off before work and pickup after.

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USDA-Certified Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack every day. Nutritionally balanced, CACFP-compliant, served with whole grain and fresh milk.

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Safe, Structured Care

Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and rated in YoungStar, Wisconsin's quality rating system. Staff who know every child by name.

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Academy of the Arts

An arts-integrated program for children ready to go deeper. Music, movement, visual arts, and theatre woven into every day.

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Wisconsin Shares

We work with Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies. Every family deserves access to quality care, regardless of income.

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All Ages Welcome

From infants through school age, we care for your child at every stage -- with age-appropriate rooms, staff, and routines.

Our Programs

Licensed Childcare

Child Development Center

Full-time and part-time care for infants through school-age children. USDA meals included every day. Full-day hours built for working families, and home of the free Get Kids Ready 4K program for eligible 4-year-olds.

  • โœ“Cookie Monster Avenue (4 wks -- 11 mo, 3 wks)
  • โœ“Elmo Street (1 year)
  • โœ“Big Bird Lane (2 years)
  • โœ“Grover Boulevard (3 -- 4 years)
  • โœ“Ernie & Bert Way (5 years & up)
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Arts-Integrated Learning

Academy of the Arts

Where early learning meets the arts. A selective 30-seat program weaving music, movement, visual arts, and theatre into every learning moment.

  • โœ“Music & Rhythm
  • โœ“Movement & Dance
  • โœ“Visual Arts
  • โœ“Theatre & Drama
  • โœ“Social-Emotional Development
Learn About the Academy
Our Promise

What you can count on -- every single day

We know parents have heard promises before. These aren't aspirations -- they are the non-negotiables we hold ourselves to at Cesame Street.

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You hear from us every day

Every child gets a written daily activity report -- what they ate, how they napped, what made them laugh. You are never left wondering how their day went.

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Your child has a named caregiver

We invest in our staff so they stay. Your child builds a relationship with a consistent, trusted adult -- not a rotating stranger every few months.

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Every incident reported within 24 hours

If something happens -- a fall, a conflict, anything -- you are told the same day, in writing. No surprises at pickup. No stories that don't add up.

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Clean, licensed, and open to your eyes

We are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and subject to unannounced inspections. Walk in anytime. We welcome it.

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Your child's health file is complete before Day 1

Allergy records, emergency contacts, and medical authorizations are confirmed and on file before your child ever sets foot in this building.

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Our director picks up the phone

You have a concern, you raise it. We listen -- not deflect. If something isn't right, we want to know. That's how we stay great.

Come see it for yourself. Tours are always free.

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Tuition

Clear, honest pricing

Weekly tuition is based on your child's age and your care schedule -- full-time or part-time. Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy is accepted for eligible families, and our free Get Kids Ready 4K program can cover tuition for qualifying 4-year-olds. Contact us to talk through your options -- no pressure.

Child's AgeFull-Time / WeekPart-Time / Week
Birth -- 1 yr 11 mo
$525.00$400.00
2 yrs -- 3 yrs 11 mo
$475.00$325.00
4 yrs -- 5 yrs 11 mo
$400.00$300.00
6 yrs -- 12 yrs 11 mo
$400.00$300.00
Weekly rates per the center's current rate sheet. USDA meals included. Wisconsin Shares accepted -- contact us for subsidy eligibility help. Questions? Call (414) 488-2939.

Ready to give your child a great start?

Schedule a tour and see the center for yourself. We'd love to meet your family.

Schedule a Tour(414) 488-2939