General Questions About Kiddie Kare A’Kademie
Yes. We provide full-day care during winter break, spring break, teacher work days, and all summer long through our Kamp Kaleidoscope summer camp. We are closed only on major holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day.
We are located at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142 (Village of Pleasant Prairie). Our center is easily accessible from Highway 31, Highway 50, and I-94. We serve families from Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Bristol, Paddock Lake, and Salem Lakes.
We are open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, year-round. Our 3K and Pre-K preschool classes run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with before and after care available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
We serve children from 12 months old through school age. Our six programs are: one-year-old daycare (Twiddle Bug Room), two-year-old daycare (Elmo Room), 3K preschool (Zoe Room), Pre-K/K4 (Bert Room), before and after school care (Big Bird Room), and Kamp Kaleidoscope summer camp for ages 5-12.
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie is a licensed, family-owned childcare center at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142 (Village of Pleasant Prairie). We’ve been serving Kenosha-area families since 1991 with programs for children ages 1 through 12, including toddler daycare, 3K preschool, Pre-K/K4, before and after school care, and summer camp.
Enrollment Questions
Yes. We accept new enrollments throughout the year, subject to availability. If your preferred classroom is full, we’ll add your child to our waitlist. Call 262-705-2400 to check current availability.
Children start at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie at 12 months old in our Twiddle Bug Room. We serve children from age 1 through school age, including before and after school care and summer camp for children ages 5-12.
Yes. We encourage every family to tour our Kenosha center before enrolling. You’ll meet our teaching staff, see the classrooms, and get a feel for our center. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling a tour ensures we can give you our full attention. Call or text 262-705-2400.
You’ll need to complete an enrollment application, provide your child’s immunization records, list emergency contacts and authorized pickup persons, share any allergy or dietary information, and pay the one-time registration fee.
Spots fill up, especially in our younger classrooms (Twiddle Bug and Elmo Rooms). If your preferred program is full, we maintain a waitlist and contact you as soon as a spot opens. For the 2025-2026 school year, we recommend reaching out early.
Start by calling or texting 262-705-2400 to schedule a tour of our Kenosha center at 9244 39th Avenue. After your visit, you’ll complete an enrollment application, provide immunization records and emergency contacts, and pay the registration fee.
Programs
Yes. 3K and Pre-K classes run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with extended before and after care available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We also offer flexible scheduling for some programs. Call 262-705-2400 to discuss your family’s needs.
Each classroom builds on the previous year’s learning. The Twiddle Bug Room introduces colors and shapes. The Elmo Room adds counting, Spanish, and name recognition. The Zoe Room covers letter recognition A-Z and counting to 31. The Bert Room prepares children for kindergarten with reading readiness, counting to 100, and basic math. Our curriculum has been refined over 35 years in Kenosha.
Every program includes breakfast and two daily snacks (nut-free), age-appropriate curriculum, secure building access, two fenced outdoor play areas, and care from Wisconsin DHS-certified teachers. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, year-round.
Children start at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie at 12 months old in our Twiddle Bug Room. Programs continue through elementary school age, so your child grows with us from their first birthday through grade school.
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie offers six programs: one-year-old daycare (Twiddle Bug Room), two-year-old daycare (Elmo Room), 3K preschool (Zoe Room), Pre-K/K4 (Bert Room), before and after school care (Big Bird Room), and Kamp Kaleidoscope summer camp for ages 5-12. All programs are at our Kenosha, WI center at 9244 39th Avenue.
Curriculum
Yes. We introduce American Sign Language (ASL) in our younger classrooms to support communication before verbal skills are fully developed. Children learn signs for common words and phrases, which reduces frustration and builds vocabulary. ASL continues in older classrooms as well.
Pre-K graduates from Kiddie Kare A’Kademie count to 100, write their first and last name, recognize all 26 letters and sounds, perform basic addition and subtraction, know colors and shapes in English and Spanish, and demonstrate strong social skills. They enter kindergarten at Kenosha-area schools confident and prepared.
Yes. Each classroom has access to iPads loaded with educational apps. Technology use is supervised and age-appropriate, used as a supplement to hands-on learning rather than a replacement. Screen time is limited and always educational.
Yes. Every classroom at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie includes Spanish instruction. Children learn colors, numbers, shapes, greetings, and simple phrases in Spanish starting in the youngest classrooms. By Pre-K, children know numbers 1-20, colors, shapes, days of the week, and family vocabulary in Spanish.
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie uses a proprietary curriculum refined over 35 years that combines play-based learning with real academics. Subjects include literacy, math, Spanish, American Sign Language, science, and character development. Each classroom builds on the previous year’s learning.
Meals, Nutrition, and Health
Yes. Parents pack a nut-free lunch for children who attend during the midday hours. Lunches do not need heating. We refrigerate all lunches until mealtime. Please do not include any peanuts, tree nuts, or nut-based products.
Breakfast at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie includes options like cereal, toast, fruit, and milk. Breakfast is served every morning and is included in tuition. Children who arrive early for before-school care eat breakfast before the school bus departs.
We take food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously. Parents share all allergy information during enrollment, and our staff is informed of every child’s needs. We work with parents to ensure safe alternatives are available. Our 100% nut-free policy is strictly enforced.
Yes. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie is a 100% nut-free center. No peanuts, tree nuts, or nut-based products are allowed in the building. This includes all meals, snacks, and parent-packed lunches. This policy protects children with nut allergies at our Kenosha center.
Yes. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie serves breakfast every morning starting at arrival and two healthy snacks throughout the day. All meals are included in tuition at no extra charge. Parents pack a nut-free lunch for children who attend during the midday hours.
Tuition and Cost
Tuition is due weekly. Please call 262-705-2400 for specific payment details and accepted payment methods at our Kenosha center.
After 6 months of enrollment, families receive vacation and sick day credits. A child enrolled 5 days per week receives 5 vacation days and 3 sick days per year. Credits are prorated for part-time schedules. These days provide tuition credit when your child is absent.
Yes. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie accepts Wisconsin Shares (childcare subsidy). Contact your local county office to determine your eligibility, then call us at 262-705-2400 to complete enrollment at our Kenosha center.
Yes. Active military, police, and fire department families receive $10 off per week at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie. One discount per family. This discount applies to Kenosha-area first responders and service members.
Yes. Families with more than one child enrolled at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie receive $10 off per week for the oldest child. One discount per family.
Tuition includes breakfast every morning, two healthy snacks daily, all curriculum materials and classroom supplies, art projects and activities, field trips (summer camp), bus transportation to Jeffrey Elementary (school-age program), and care from Wisconsin DHS-certified, background-checked teachers. There are no hidden fees.
Tuition at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie varies by program and schedule. Rates are competitive with other licensed childcare centers in Kenosha, WI. All tuition includes breakfast, two daily snacks, curriculum materials, supplies, and activities. Call 262-705-2400 for current rates for the 2025-2026 school year.
Safety and Security
Yes. We conduct regular fire drills and severe weather drills at our Kenosha center. All staff have written emergency procedures, and we keep emergency contact information on file for every child. First aid supplies are readily available in every classroom.
Children with a fever of 101 degrees F or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, or contagious illness must stay home. Children must be symptom-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to Kiddie Kare A’Kademie. This policy protects every child and staff member at our center.
Yes. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie has two fully fenced outdoor play areas with age-appropriate playground equipment that is regularly inspected. Staff supervise children at all times during outdoor play.
Only individuals listed on your child’s authorized pickup form are allowed to pick up your child. Photo ID is required for anyone unfamiliar to our staff. No exceptions. This policy protects every child at our Kenosha center.
Yes. Every staff member at Kiddie Kare A’Kademie passes a comprehensive background check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice before working with children. All teachers also meet or exceed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing standards.
Yes. Kiddie Kare A’Kademie in Kenosha has multiple layers of security: a secure keypad entrance, two fully fenced outdoor play areas, all staff background-checked through the Wisconsin Department of Justice, all teachers CPR and first aid certified, and regular fire and severe weather drills. We are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Transportation and Location
Our center is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Kenosha, depending on traffic. We are west of Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) on 39th Avenue.
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie is located at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142, in the Village of Pleasant Prairie. We are near the intersection of 39th Avenue and Highway 31 (Green Bay Road), with easy access from Highway 50 and I-94.
We serve families from Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Bristol, Paddock Lake, and Salem Lakes. Our center is conveniently located near Highway 31, Highway 50, and I-94.
Yes. We provide direct bus transportation to and from Jeffrey Elementary School, which is just 6 blocks from our center at 9244 39th Avenue. Students from other Kenosha-area schools are welcome, but parents arrange transportation to and from their school.
