Welcome to Wisconsin Youth Company at Franklin!

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).  

After School Pick–up 

• Parents will text or call the program phone 608-445-8028 upon arriving to program. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into their cell phone. To verify the phone numbers listed on your account please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space through Door #2 unless picking directly up from the playground. Parents should meet their child(ren) outside the exit door. Please note all children must be marked as independent departure.
• If your child(ren) has not exited the school 5 minutes after your text, please text again or call the program phone. 
• 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 children 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 recreation (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 
• Children are also provided the opportunity to complete homework.  

Snack 

• An afternoon snack is provided 
• All snacks served at program are nut-free 
• Milk is also served 
• Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 

Extracurriculars

• Signed paperwork is required for children to participate in an extracurricular activity during after school hours. If your child will be participating in an extracurricular, please contact our registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org to complete the required paperwork prior to the first day of the extracurricular activity. 

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).  

4K Wrap Pick-up (Mondays only)

Please communicate with our administrative office (info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org) regarding how your child will arrive to 4K Wrap (classroom 18A).

Options include:

• Bus | Please provide bus number
• Parent Drop-off | Please drop off at the front of the school. If arriving late, please check in at the front office.

Children arriving by bus or parent drop-off should meet staff inside the vestibule by Door #1.

Arriving at 4K P.M. Wrap (Tuesdays through Fridays)

4K P.M. Wrap staff will pick up children from their classroom and take them to program in Classroom 18A.

4K P.M. Wrap End of Day

When 4K P.M. 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 5:45 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 2:30 p.m. If picking up prior to 2:30 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 interests. 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 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 Franklin 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 who 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.

Wisconsin Youth Company Resources

• 2026-2027 Program Calendar
• 2026-2027 Snack Information
• 2026-2027 School Year Payment Schedule
• 2026 Summer & 2026-2027 School Year Handbook
• Elver Park Neighborhood Center  |  Food pantry, computer lab, social work services
• Program Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

DCF Licensing and Accreditation

• Guide to Regulated Child Care
  
• Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers
• City of Madison Accreditation

Wisconsin Youth Company Digital Forms

• Extracurricular Permission
• Sunscreen Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen
• Insect Repellent Permission – Wisconsin Youth Company provides Cutter All Family Pump Spray (7% DEET) for all children. Only complete the form if you would like to provide your own sunscreen

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).  

Site Cell Phone Number: 608-445-8028  |  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:  608-276-9898  |  Please text or call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please include your child(ren)’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.  

Administrative Office: 608-276-9782 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: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org  |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email. 

Program Manager: Adam Cabell  |  Please feel free to reach out to Adam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. He is available by email at: acabell@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.