What do most happy children, successful businesspeople, teachers, and scientists have in common? They love to play and understand that play is an important part of learning. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and West Allis/Wauwatosa, “Research has… Read more »
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Spring-Themed Art Projects You Can Do Together
Happy Spring! We are so excited that Spring is officially here! Here are some great spring themed art projects you can do with your kiddos. We are thrilled that Real Milwaukee asked Sarah, our West Allis/Wauwatosa Coordinator, to stop by and do these activities with them! Jumble Tree: Birds of a Feather You’ll need: 1… Read more »
March’s Virtues of the Month: Compassion and Friendliness
Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. There are 52 virtues in the program. This month’s virtues are Compassion and Friendliness. Compassion is having deep empathy for the suffering of others. Compassion flows freely from the heart when we let go of judgments and… Read more »
March’s Parenting Tip: Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
Every parent dreams of their children growing up to be respectful and responsible citizens who contribute to the good of society. How do we ensure this happens? According to Leslie Hundt, Program Coordinator for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and West Allis/Wauwatosa, “Just as children are taught to read… Read more »
February’s Virtues of the Month: Love & Loyalty
Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. The mission of the Virtues Program is to provide empowering strategies of excellence that inspire the practice of virtues at our child care centers as well as at home. This month’s virtues are: Love is the connection… Read more »
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Smart Start™ Class Coming to Ebenezer
We are super excited to announce that the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music recently received additional funding to provide music education to more area child care centers and schools in Greater Milwaukee and they chose Ebenezer to be one of the child care agencies they wanted to work with! Their Smart Start™ classes are available for children… Read more »
February Parenting Tip: Building Better Brains
Do you want to give your children the best opportunities for success in life? Your children’s early years are very important to their lifelong development. One of the most important ways you can support your children is what you are already doing: being their first and best teacher. According to Dana Brumm, Curriculum Specialist for… Read more »
3K and 4K Open Houses Planned January 31 and February 6
Are you looking for a quality 3K or 4K Program for the 2023-2024 school year? Deciding which program is best for your child is an important decision that will shape their future educational success! Did you know that Ebenezer Child Care Centers’ Downtown, Oak Creek and West Allis locations have their own 3K and 4K… Read more »
January’s Virtues of the Month: Commitment and Moderation
Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. The mission of the Virtues Program is to provide empowering strategies of excellence that inspire the practice of virtues at our child care centers as well as at home. This month’s virtues are: Commitment is caring deeply… Read more »
January’s Parenting Tip: Battling the Winter Blues
The holidays are over, and now is the time of year when many people struggle with having the winter blues. So how can you prevent this from happening to you or your family? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and West Allis/Wauwatosa, “There… Read more »