Welcome to Wisconsin Youth Company at Cushing!

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Program Location 

Before and After School programs are located in the cafeteria. The entrance to the cafeteria is located through door S2, around the south side of the school. 

Before School Drop-off  

• Please ring the doorbell outside Door S2. Staff will greet you at the door.
• Parents will enter the program room and sign their children into program.  
• Children will check in with staff and put belongings on a hook.

 After School Pick-up  

• Please ring the doorbell outside Door S2. Staff will greet you at the door.
• Parents will enter the program room and sign their children out of program.  
• If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from After School, please notify our administrative office or the site directly  

Daily Activities  

• Wisconsin Youth Company staff will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interests   
• Our program helps your child(ren) to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum    
• Within the daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands-on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills.    
• There will be time for daily outdoor play (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground   
• Children are also provided with the opportunity to complete homework   

Snack  

• A morning and afternoon snack will be provided, along with milk
• All snacks served at program are nut-free   
• All children must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating    
• Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Arriving at A.M. 4K Wrap 

Please communicate with our administrative office regarding how your child(ren) will arrive to A.M. 4K Wrap. Options include: 

• Bus  |  Please provide bus number 
• Parent Drop-off  |  Please drop-off at front of school. If arriving late, please check-in at the front office. 
• Before School  |  Through a separate registration, your child(ren) may attend before school and will transition to 4K Wrap from there. To register for Before School please contact our administrative office. 

A.M. 4K Wrap End of Day 

A.M. 4K Wrap staff will walk children to their 4K classroom.

Arriving at P.M. 4K Wrap

P.M. 4K Wrap staff will pick up children from their classroom.

P.M. 4K Wrap End of Day  

When 4K wrap concludes, Parents have the following options. Please communicate with our administrative office how your child will depart program.   

• After School  |  Through a separate registration, children can continue into our After School program until 6 p.m. Please review the After School program tab for additional information. Contact our administrative office to register for After School.  
• Bus  |  Children can take bus transportation provided by the school. Please coordinate through the school and inform Wisconsin Youth Company’s Administrative Office of your child’s bus number.  

• Parent Pick-up  |  Children can be picked up outside in front of the school. Staff and children will be waiting outside at 3:25 p.m. Every Thursday, staff and children will be waiting outside at 2:55 p.m. If picking up prior to 3:25 p.m. (Thursday 2:55 p.m.) please contact the 4K wrap teacher on their program cell phone. 

Daily Activities 

Wisconsin Youth Company 4K wrap teachers will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interest. Our 4K wrap program helps your child to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum. Within daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands-on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills. 

There will be time for daily outdoor play (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 

Lunch 

Hot lunch is available through the school. Please work with Cushing to set up this option. 

If not receiving hot lunch, Parents must send a sack lunch that must not require refrigeration or microwaving. Some children have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, Wisconsin Youth Company requests that children bring a nut-free lunch. 

Snack 

• A morning and afternoon snack will be provided, along with milk
• All snacks served at program are nut-free 
• All children must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating 
• Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 

Rest Time 

• Each day, there will be a 30-minute rest time for children. Wisconsin Youth Company will provide a padded mat and sheet for your child to lay on.  
• Under DCF state licensing, children are required to have a blanket at nap time. Please send a blanket with your child. You may also send a small pillow or stuffed animal. All items will be kept in a tote at program. 
• During rest time, the lights will be turned off and quiet music will be played. Children that do not choose to sleep may be given permission to play with small manipulatives near their mat. 
• At the end of each week, children’s items and rest sheet will be sent home to be washed and returned to program. It is important that Parents send the items back with their child on the following Monday.

• 2023-2024 School Year Snack Cycle
• Guide to Regulated Child Care
  
• Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarships
• 2023-2024 Extracurricular Permission Form

Before & After School Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8808  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

4K Wrap Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8809  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 262-547-2326  |  Please call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please leave a message regarding your child(ren)’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.   

Administrative Office: 262-547-8770 ext. 0  |  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our administrative office. Our administrative office can also assist you with your registration questions.   

Wisconsin Youth Company Email: waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org  |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email.