The GEHC Kids Dept provides a safe and nurturing environment and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years. Located on site at the GE Healthcare facility on Milwaukee’s northwest side, the center is open to GE employees, as well as to the community and W-2 voucher families. The Kids Dept is a secure facility, and regular access is allowed only to parents and employees. In operation since 1984, the center prides itself on the longevity of its quality staff, with an average 10 -12 years of service. Parent and families are strongly encouraged to get involved in our program, and are invited to drop in to visit their children at any time.

Center highlights:

• Nutritious hot lunch and snacks
• Open door policy
• Back-up and emergency child care
• Foreign language classes
• Enrichment programs
• Family events and parent resources
• Flexible scheduling options
• Summer program for ages 3 to 9 years
• Schools OUT Program for ages 5 to 9 years

  Education at Bright Horizons Bright Horizons high-quality child care and early education programs empower children to become confident, successful, lifelong learners and secure, caring people. Through our World at Their Fingertips program for learning, our licensed, professional teaching staff help children approach school and academics with skills, confidence, and a drive to succeed by creating experiences appropriate for each individual child.

  Preschool Program At the core of the Bright Horizons preschool learning environment are well-planned learning centers that allow for child choice and self-directed play, small groups, and supportive teaching that reflects emerging interests and individual goals. Through our READY for SCHOOL program, the development of language, mathematical reasoning, and scientific thought is emphasized to help each child learn all the necessary skills to succeed and continue to thrive academically and socially.

  School-Age and Summer Programs Eager to explore the social world and discover how the adult world works, 5 to 9-year olds thrive on challenges, friendships, clubs, and responsibility. They want to make things, build things, act out new dramatic possibilities, explore computers and books, construct imaginary worlds, and pursue their interests. School’s OUT programs during school closings offer a relaxed, balanced program with time to play and learn with friends, finish homework, and let off steam.

  During the summer months, the Camp Explorations school-age summer program and Our World/Our Backyard preschool summer program offer a wealth of enrichment activities such as sports, field trips from river-tubing to horseback-riding, computer explorations, and theater workshops.

  Quality Child Care Choosing the best child care and early education program is an important decision. Leading educators and child development experts created The Insider’s Guide to Quality Child Care Checklist and The Insider’s Guide to Quality Preschool Programs Checklist to help you. Both are available to download free at our website www.brighthorizons.com/parentinfo.

Last Modified: 10/30/2008