WHAT WE DO
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Penfield Children’s Center helps children reach age-appropriate milestones, enter school ready to learn and overcome developmental challenges. Our professional and caring staff include speech pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, special education teachers, nurses and certified nursing assistants, social workers, and early education and child care professionals.
To enroll your child at Penfield, please call 414-344-7676.
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BEHAVIOR CLINIC
The Behavior Clinic at Penfield Children’s Center provides treatment services to children 5 years of age and younger who have behavior and emotional challenges. A partnership between Penfield and Marquette University, the Behavior Clinic is the only program of its kind in Milwaukee offering family-centered, in-home treatment sessions that address issues very early in a child’s development to help prevent serious mental health issues from developing in the future. For many young children under the age of six, behavior issues are overlooked or parents are told their children will “grow out of it.” While some challenging behaviors are typical during the toddler and preschool years, others can indicate a more serious condition. Intakes and home visits are scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, based on the family’s schedule. Call for a FREE phone consultation: 414-345-6351.
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BIRTH-TO-THREE
The Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program at Penfield is available to children with a developmental delay or a diagnosed condition that puts them at risk for a delay. It provides a partnership between parents or caregivers and a team of early intervention professionals that work together to increase each child’s abilities and help them reach their full potential.
Contact the Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention Program here: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/DSD/Children-Services or 414-289-6799.
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EARLY EDUCATION
Penfield Children’s Center provides a fully-inclusive Early Education and Child Care program for children 6-weeks- to 5-years-old. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and awarded a 5-star rating by YoungStar, Penfield employs a child-centered, exploratory approach to early learning.
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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Penfield Children’s Center recognizes the vital role that families play in helping their children reach their full potential. Penfield’s Family Engagement program helps families develop the skills necessary to foster their children’s development and to stabilize the environment in which the children are raised.
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KOHL’S BUILDING BLOCKS
Through generous support from Kohl’s Cares, the Kohl’s Building Blocks Program helps Penfield Children’s Center support children throughout surrounding Milwaukee-area communities in Wisconsin. This comprehensive program gives children in need access to early educational and developmental programs, services and equipment. For questions about our program or to schedule a FREE workshop, please contact: outreach@penfieldchildren.org.
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SPECIAL CARE NURSING SERVICES
Our Special Care Nursing Services serve children from birth to age five with chronic health conditions and medical challenges. Nursing staff provide medical care, therapy, and education for children in our care.
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THERAPY
Penfield Children’s Center offers occupational, physical, and speech therapies from birth to age 21. Therapy sessions are offered before and after school, and even during the lunch hour, to accommodate family and school schedules.