Menomonie, WI

The UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center operates as a laboratory school within the university's School of Education, providing exceptional early childhood education while serving as a training ground for future educators. The center implements a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction. Staff includes highly qualified early childhood professionals with bachelor's and master's degrees, maintaining excellent teacher-to-child ratios. The facility features modern classrooms, extensive educational materials, and secure outdoor play areas. As part of UW-Stout's educational mission, the center incorporates the latest research in child development and maintains rigorous safety protocols.

Sunshine Child Enrichment Center provides comprehensive early childhood education with a focus on whole-child development. The center utilizes Creative Curriculum combined with thematic learning units that incorporate literacy, mathematics, science, and art. Their qualified teaching staff maintains state-mandated ratios and participates in ongoing professional development. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated spaces for gross motor activities. Safety is prioritized with secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and emergency preparedness training. The center emphasizes parent partnerships through regular communication, progress reports, and family engagement events.

Bright Horizons at Eau Claire, while located in nearby Eau Claire, serves families throughout the Chippewa Valley region including Menomonie. This nationally accredited center implements the World at Their Fingers curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning, STEM exploration, and literacy development. The highly qualified teaching staff includes early childhood educators with specialized training in child development. The state-of-the-art facility features secure classrooms, age-appropriate learning centers, and outdoor nature exploration areas. Bright Horizons maintains exceptional safety standards including secure entry systems, comprehensive health protocols, and regular safety drills. The center offers flexible scheduling options and maintains strong parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences.