Philosophy

Our philosophy is that young children grow and flourish in a positive, stimulating environment. Our teachers facilitate play activities throughout the day which support children's natural desire for learning.

In addition, children learn to be inquisitive, confident, and responsible...building blocks for future success.

PurposeProvide families of all races, cultures, special needs, and economic groups reliable, affordable child careProvide a welcoming, supportive environment for children and familiesSupport educational and employment opportunities for university studentsProvide a model environment in which students can observe and implement theories and practices taught in academic child-related coursesServe as a research site for students learning about child development and early childhood educationAccreditation

The UW-Platteville Children's Center on campus holds a five-star rating and meets the highest levels of quality standards through YoungStar, a program of the Department of Children and Families created to improve the quality of child care for Wisconsin children.

Additionally, the center is nationally accredited through National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) which was created to encourage the availability of high-quality early education programs.