It’s not just fun…it’s INTERGENERATIONAL FUN! 
St. Ann Center day care provides a safe, enjoyable and
educational environment for children of all abilities.

Meals Included
A light breakfast is provided for children who arrive before 8 a.m. Children who are enrolled in the before- and after-school program will receive lunch if they arrive between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Snacks are given to children who arrive both in the morning and the afternoon.

Our Passion and Commitment
At St. Ann Center the childcare teachers care about your child's happiness. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment. Our teachers are dedicated to developing each child's potential. We are committed to providing the best "home away from home" care possible.

Teacher to Student Ratios
We keep our teacher-to-student ratios low to allow teachers to focus on the individual needs of each child.

What is Intergenerational?
Daily intergenerational activities promote mutual understanding and respect between our youngest and our older members of our community. Most importantly, the activities are a lot of fun!

This means we are fortunate to have both children and adults within the same facility. Children and adults are frequently in contact with one another throughout the day. They learn from one another and grow together, overcoming the generational gap. The presence of children brings a sparkle to the eyes of many adults who live in settings isolated from children. The sights and sounds of children also serve to counter memory loss.

The children are able to learn how people who are aging or have disabilities are a part of our lives. Creative, intergenerational activities are spontaneous as well as planned by an intergenerational activities coordinator. Intergenerational Activities.

Swimming
We offer a beautiful indoor warm water swimming pool that is available to all children 1 year or older. The daycare children have the opportunity to swim on a weekly basis. These swim times are used to help the children become accustomed to the water and learn water safety - they are not learn-to-swim classes, although, Learn-to-swim classes are offered through our outreach programs. Please see the Aquatic Center for more information about our learn-to-swim classes.

Music Therapy
Music therapy is available to all clients at St. Ann Center at no additional cost.  A certified Music Therapist enjoys music time with all the children on a regular basis.  Music Therapy is a unique and creative way to respond to the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Click here to read more.

Licensed
St. Ann Center is licensed to care for 114 children who are six weeks to five years old. Our before and after school program is certified for children age six through twelve. We also have a special needs program for older children age fourteen through eighteen.

Before and After School Program
The before school program uses activities designed to prepare children for the school day. The after school program consists of active play, quiet activities and time for homework as appropriate.

Transportation
Transportation may be provided between the child's school program or home and St. Ann Center, consistent with school district policy and availability.

Tuition & Fees 
Tuition fee sheet
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.  To see if you qualify please contact Tony Phillips at 414-977-5037.

Weather Related Closing
St. Ann Center will close if MPS closes. In addition, there may be times when we need to close even though MPS has not. Please tune into these stations to listen for an announcement. Please listen to radio stations WLTQ 97.3, WMIL 106 FM, or WOKY AM 920, or watch the news on channels 4, 6, and 12.

Communication/Parents
Parent meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every other month at 5:30p.m. in the boardroom. Babysitting will be available.The dates for parent meetings in 2010 are:

~Tuesday, March 16

Childcare Director          Assistant Director
Shelly Reynolds                     Kathy Aderhold
Phone: (414) 977-5014          Phone: (414) 977-5041
E-mail: Shelly Reynolds          E-mail: kaderhold@stanncenter.org