Welcome to Wisconsin Youth Company at Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center!

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 may come inside or text the site cell phone 608-445-8022 to inform staff they have arrived to pick up their child(ren). Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the building.  
• If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick up from After School, please notify the site directly . Each person picking up your child must be listed as an authorized pick-up on their registration form. 

Daily Activities

• Center 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.
• 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 the site director 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 Drop Off and Pick-up (Mondays only) 

Parents must come into the neighborhood center to drop off and pick up children. There is no district-provided 4K program on Mondays. 

If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick up from 4K Wrap, please notify our administrative office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org or the site directly. Each person picking up your child must be listed as an authorized pick-up person on their registration form. 

4K Wrap Drop-off and Pick-up (Tuesday-Friday) 

Parents must come into the neighborhood center to drop off their children. Students will walk with neighborhood center staff to Anana Elementary at 12:10 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, Wisconsin Youth Company staff may transport students between Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center and Anana Elementary in a 15-passenger van. Wisconsin Youth Company’s leadership team will assess conditions and make this decision on a day-by-day basis. 

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 permitting) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 

Lunch:

Students will be provided a cold lunch at the neighborhood center on Mondays. 

Students will have lunch at the school on Tuesday through Friday. Hot lunch is available through the school. Please work with Anana to set up this option. If not receiving hot lunch, Parents must send a sack lunch that must not require refrigeration or microwaving.

Snack 

A morning 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, sheet, and blanket at nap time. These items will be washed at the end of each week by neighborhood center staff. 

Under DCF state licensing, children are required to have a blanket at nap time. You may also send your own blanket, sheet, a small pillow, or stuffed animal. All items will be kept in a tote at program and sent home for parents to wash and return at the end of the week. If parents choose to send their own items, it’s important that parents send the items back with their child on the following Monday. 

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. 

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: 608-445-8022  |  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. 

Assistant Director of Neighborhood Centers : Takela Harper  |  Please feel free to reach out to Takela if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: tharper@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.