Oakdale, WI

Oakdale Childcare Center is a community-based facility offering comprehensive early childhood education with a play-based learning approach. The center features age-appropriate classrooms with dedicated infant, toddler, and preschool areas, emphasizing social-emotional development through structured activities and free play. Certified teachers implement Creative Curriculum standards with focus on literacy, math readiness, and motor skills development. The facility includes secure indoor play areas and fenced outdoor playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment. Safety protocols include keypad entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks through their USDA-approved food program and maintains low teacher-to-child ratios for personalized attention.

Located in nearby Whitehall (serving the Oakdale area), Little Sprouts Learning Center offers a research-based curriculum focusing on early childhood development milestones. The center employs state-certified early childhood educators who implement HighScope curriculum principles with emphasis on active participatory learning. Features include STEM-focused learning stations, literacy-rich environments, and developmental assessments. The facility maintains enhanced security with surveillance systems, secure check-in/out procedures, and emergency preparedness training. Outdoor learning environments include nature exploration areas and developmentally appropriate playgrounds. The center is known for its strong parent communication system through daily reports and digital portfolios tracking child progress.

As part of the Gundersen Health System, this hospital-affiliated childcare center in Whitehall serves Oakdale families with exceptional healthcare-grade standards. The center implements Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches with project-based learning and child-directed activities. Features include state-licensed teachers with early childhood degrees, health and wellness programming, and integrated technology learning stations. The facility maintains hospital-level cleanliness protocols, comprehensive immunization tracking, and health screening procedures. Outdoor spaces include nature-based learning gardens and covered play areas. The center offers flexible scheduling options and prioritizes children of healthcare workers while serving the broader community with high-quality educational programming and developmental support services.