We touch the hearts and minds of our diverse community through patience, nurturing, and support.
The Children’s Learning Center is 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.
Our Mission
The UWM Children’s Learning Center supports the University and community through the provision of high-quality care and education for children, families and UWM students.
Our Vision
Our quality programs transform the care and education of children, families, staff, educators and the community.
Values Statement
UWM Children’s Learning Center is a community built on respect, inclusion, and compassion. We value the uniqueness of children and families, and honor the varied identities, histories and experiences of every member of our Center community. We are committed to using an antibias approach to care and education and denounce all forms of prejudice and hate, seeking instead to include, support and empower each other.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge at UWM Children’s Learning Center we are on traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homeland along the southwest shores of Michigami, North America’s largest system of freshwater lakes, where the Milwaukee, Menominee and Kinnickinnic rivers meet and the people of Wisconsin’s sovereign Anishinaabe, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Oneida and Mohican nations remain present.
Licensing and Accreditation
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).
Licensing and accreditation have strict criteria that must be followed by all employees to ensure that all children and families receive the best care and service.