Full-Day Child Care

Comprehensive daily care for working families. Our full-day program delivers a balanced mix of nurturing care, structured learning, and free play in a licensed, home-based environment.

Licensed home daycare Family-style care Infants to school-age Since 1995 30 Years in Business

Core features of our full-day program

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Extended daily schedule

Structured to cover morning through late afternoon with mixed activities and rest periods.

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Balanced curriculum

Play-based learning informed by developmental goals supports language, social-emotional growth, and early academic skills.

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Meals included

Nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks support full-day energy needs.

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Small group sizes

Maintain individualized attention and responsive caregiving.

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Safe, licensed environment

Operates under Wisconsin DHS regulations with documented health and safety protocols.

A typical full-day routine

Our full-day model offers a predictable day that supports children’s biological rhythms and learning needs:

  • 7:00–9:00 AM: Arrival, free play, and breakfast; gradual transitions to engage children calmly.
  • 9:00–10:00 AM: Circle time—stories, songs, morning discussion, and intentional learning moments.
  • 10:00–11:00 AM: Learning centers tailored to developmental levels—art, sensory, blocks, and dramatic play.
  • 11:00–12:00 PM: Outdoor play and exploration to encourage gross motor skills and social play.
  • 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch and quiet conversation—self-help skills are encouraged during family-style meals.
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  • 1:00–3:00 PM: Rest/nap time for younger children; quiet activities and individual attention for older children.
  • 3:00–4:30 PM: Afternoon enrichment—music, movement, or early literacy activities.
  • 4:30–5:30 PM: Snack, wrap-up activities, and family handoff.

Why our full-day structure supports development

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  • Predictability

    Children feel secure when they can anticipate routines and transitions.

  • Social practice

    Longer time with peers fosters cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution.

  • Repetition

    Repeated exposure to stories, songs, and routines reinforces learning and language.

  • Physical health

    Daily outdoor time and balanced meals support motor development and energy regulation.

  • Emotional regulation

    Naps and quiet time provide necessary rest and downtime.

Curriculum highlights for full-day learners

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Language and literacy

Repeated stories, vocabulary games, and conversation-rich interactions to build verbal skills.

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Early math and science

Counting activities, simple experiments, and problem-solving tasks embedded in play.

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Creative arts

Open-ended art, music, and dramatic play for expression and fine-motor practice.

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Social-emotional learning

Guided interactions, emotion labeling, and role-play to build empathy and self-regulation.

Contact and next steps

To enroll in our Full-Day Child Care program or to schedule a visit, call (608) 712-0488. We’ll provide current availability, fee schedules, and a tour to help you decide if our full-day program aligns with your family’s needs.