Welcome to Wisconsin Youth Company at Merton!

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 rooms 117 and 118. The entrance to program rooms is through door 1 the front of the intermediate school. Once inside the school proceed to the ramp and turn right.  The program rooms will be on the right at the top of the ramp.     

Before School Drop-off  

• Parents will be allowed to enter the building and drop off their children between 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. If you are dropping off after 8:15 a.m., please call 414-380-8805. 
• Parents will sign their children in on our attendance.
• Children will check in with staff and put belongings in a basket

After School Pick-up  

• Parents should enter through door 1 for pick up. Our room numbers are 117 and 118. Parents will sign out their child on our attendance. 
• 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 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 time (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   

Early Release 

On scheduled early release dates, Before School will be the only program offered for scheduled families. There will be no After School or 4K wrap program offered on early release days.  

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).  

Merton 4K Wrap Soft Start | Merton School District has decided to offer a soft start to the school year for 4K children. This will provide a great opportunity for children to learn routines and get to know the staff. Your child may only attend 4K Wrap on their corresponding soft start day. Please see below for your child’s specific start date: 

Tuesday, September 5: Last name A-J, if child is enrolled to attend Tuesday 

Wednesday, September 6: Last name K-Z, if child is enrolled to attend Wednesday 

 The regular program schedule for 4K wrap will begin on Thursday, September 7.  

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  |  If before 9 a.m., please drop-off at primary school. If after 9 a.m., please drop-off at our program space located in Merton Intermediate School.
• 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 classroom at the primary school

Arriving at P.M. 4K Wrap 

P.M. 4K wrap staff will pick up children from their classroom at the primary school and walk the group to our room at Merton Intermediate School    

 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(ren) 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(ren)’s bus number.  
• Parent Pick-up  |  Children can be picked up outside in front of the primary school, near the playground. Staff and children will be waiting starting at 3:50 p.m. If picking up prior to 3:50 p.m. please contact the 4K wrap teacher on their 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 

Parents must send a sack lunch that does not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. 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(ren) 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, child(ren)’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. 

Early Release 

On scheduled early release dates, there will be no 4K wrap programs offered. 

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Before & After School Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8805  |  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.  

A.M. & P.M. 4K Wrap Site Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8813  |  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.