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Children’s Learning Center<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

The Children\u2019s Learning Center is a licensed and accredited child care center committed to supporting children and their parents by using theory-based care and learning practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through playing, interacting and communicating, the 51ÁÔÆæ Children\u2019s Learning Center is committed to the growth of each child in all aspects of their life. We believe in not only providing education, but also providing a supportive and safe place for your family to grow socially and emotionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 51ÁÔÆæ Children\u2019s Learning Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin<\/a> and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a> (NAEYC). We offer care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Child care is available for 51ÁÔÆæ Students and community members. There are four categories in which to qualify: 51ÁÔÆæ Student, 51ÁÔÆæ Faculty\/Staff, 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni, and Community Members. More information is available on our enrollment page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Staff to Child Ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our staff-to-child ratios are an important factor in determining quality care. Classroom ratios<\/a> vary depending on groups size and age of children in group. All of our programs meet or exceed State of Wisconsin classroom ratio guidelines. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Observation Request<\/div>
If you are a 51ÁÔÆæ student, and need to do an observation as part of your 51ÁÔÆæ coursework, please fill out the following form.<\/div>Observation Request Form<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student Parent Success Program<\/div>
The Student Parent Success Program (SPSP) assists 51ÁÔÆæ student parents in their efforts to attain a higher education.\u00a0Located within 51ÁÔÆæ Children’s Learning Center.<\/div>Learn more about the Student Parent Success Program<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Exclusion for Illness Policy<\/div>
Children and staff shall be excluded from the Center when ill.
Children need to be 24-hour symptom-free (without medication) before returning to the program.<\/strong><\/div>Read details about the CLC illness policy and your responsibilities as a parent<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Snow \/ Severe Weather Policy<\/div>
In the event that 51ÁÔÆæ classes are canceled for any portion of the day due to a snow\/severe weather emergency or other emergency by or before 8:00 a.m., we will be closed for the entire day.

All Center closures will be posted on our website.\u00a0<\/div>Read full details of the Weather Policy<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Resources at the Children’s Learning Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lactation Room<\/div>
Lactation Rooms are available at the CLC for nursing mothers to use while on campus. Ask at the welcome desk for more information.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Family Resource Center<\/div>
The CLC provides parents with access to a computer and printer in the Family Resource Center. Ask at the welcome desk for more information.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Wisconsin Shares<\/a><\/div>
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program is a program of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Find out if you are eligible at the Wisconsin Shares website. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-42","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nChildren's Learning Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"51ÁÔÆæ Children\u2019s Learning Center offers quality early childhood education, caring staff, and family support in a nurturing environment.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Children's Learning Center\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"51ÁÔÆæ Children\u2019s Learning Center offers quality early childhood education, caring staff, and family support in a nurturing environment.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Children's Learning Center\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-01T13:22:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/children\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/678\/2026\/01\/toddlers.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/children\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/children\\\/\",\"name\":\"Home - 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