Ephraim, WI

Ephraim Moravian Preschool offers a nurturing, play-based early childhood education program focused on social, emotional, and academic development. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through creative arts, music, and outdoor activities that take advantage of the natural Door County environment. With small class sizes and experienced early childhood educators, the preschool provides individualized attention and maintains strong teacher-to-child ratios. The curriculum incorporates literacy, math readiness, and social skills development in a warm, Christian environment. The facility features age-appropriate learning spaces and secure outdoor play areas. Parents consistently praise the caring staff and the program's ability to prepare children for kindergarten while fostering a love of learning.

Located just 10 miles from Ephraim in Sturgeon Bay, Sunshine House Early Learning Academy provides comprehensive childcare services with a research-based curriculum that promotes school readiness. The center features age-specific classrooms with dedicated learning centers, secure entry systems, and monitored playgrounds. Their educational approach includes the exclusive Sunshine House School Readiness Pathway curriculum, which focuses on literacy, STEM, creative arts, and social-emotional development. The center employs qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Additional features include nutritious meal programs, regular parent communication through mobile apps, and transportation services for school-age children. The facility serves as a popular choice for Ephraim families seeking high-quality childcare with extended hours.

The Door County YMCA Child Development Center in Sturgeon Bay (serving the broader Door County area including Ephraim) offers a comprehensive early childhood program grounded in the YMCA's values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The center provides age-appropriate curricula that emphasize cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development through play-based learning and structured activities. Features include state-licensed classrooms, secure facilities, outdoor learning environments, and experienced early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. The program incorporates character development, literacy enrichment, and STEM activities while maintaining small group sizes for personalized attention. Families appreciate the center's inclusive environment, flexible scheduling options, and strong community connections through YMCA programs and resources.