Children's Learning Center

The Children’s 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.

Through playing, interacting and communicating, the UWM Children’s 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.

The UWM Children’s Learning Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We offer care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

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Eligibility

Child care is available for UWM Students and community members. There are four categories in which to qualify: UWM Student, UWM Faculty/Staff, UWM Alumni, and Community Members. More information is available on our enrollment page.

Staff to Child Ratio

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

Observation Request

If you are a UWM student, and need to do an observation as part of your UWM coursework, please fill out the following form.

Observation Request Form

Student Parent Success Program

The Student Parent Success Program (SPSP) assists UWM student parents in their efforts to attain a higher education. Located within UWM Children’s Learning Center.

Learn more about the Student Parent Success Program

Exclusion for Illness Policy

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.

Read details about the CLC illness policy and your responsibilities as a parent

Snow / Severe Weather Policy

In the event that UWM 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.

Read full details of the Weather Policy

Parent Resources at the Children’s Learning Center

Lactation Room

Lactation Rooms are available at the CLC for nursing mothers to use while on campus. Ask at the welcome desk for more information.

Family Resource Center

The CLC provides parents with access to a computer and printer in the Family Resource Center. Ask at the welcome desk for more information.

Wisconsin Shares

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.