The CHILD Center
Welcome to the CHILD Center! Located on the campus of UW-River Falls, the CHILD (Creative Hours in Learning Development) Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and serves children ages six weeks through five years. Our hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year round. The CHILD Center is a component of our College of Business, Education and Allied Health.
Interested in enrolling? Please call 715-425-0656 for more information.
The CHILD Center is closed on the following days:
- New Year's Day: January 1*
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Third Monday of January
- Spring Break: March 17-21, 2025
- Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
- Independence Day: July 4*
- Labor Day: First Monday of September
- Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November
- Black Friday: Fourth Friday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
- Christmas Eve Day: December 24
- Christmas Day: December 25*
- New Year's Eve Day: December 31
* If January 1, July 4 or December 25 fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a legal holiday and the CHILD Center will be closed.
CHILD Center Fees- Weekly Tuition Rates: January 1, 2025
| Faculty/Staff and Community Fees | Weekly | 3 Full Days | 2 Full Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant Classrooms (5 weeks-2 year) | $285 | $230 | $185 |
| Toddler Classrooms (2 years-3 1/2 years) | $270 | $215 | $170 |
| Preschool Classrooms and RF4C Wrap (3 1/2-5 years) | $245 | $200 | $160 |
*UWRF students must be registered for 12 or more credits each term as an undergraduate or nine credits as a graduate student to receive the UWRF student tuition rate.
Registration fees are due at the time of enrollment and are non-refundable.
- $75 registration fee for faculty/staff and community families.
- $50 registration fee for UWRF student families.
- There is an annual $50 registration fee charged July 1 of each year.
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You may download and print forms to sign up for the CHILD Center and download our rules and policies.
- Parent Handbook - Explanation of the CHILD Center program and policies. Revised June 2015.
- Your Guide to Regulated Child Care - Summary of the child care rules by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Posted November 2013.
Child Health Forms
Our program practices a play-based curriculum with an emphasis on nature and social emotional development. A planned, prepared environment is the structure for the learning experience that is available to the children. A balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities is provided to characterize the learning-through-play philosophy.
The CHILD Center is a component of UWRF's College of Business, Education and Allied Health. The CHILD Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and serves children six weeks through 10 years of age.
This position provides opportunities to support a positive and supportive environment for all children with a focus on social and emotional development through a play based environment. All student assistant positions support the classroom teacher through executing lessons, assisting with guidance and supporting the needs of all children.
If you are interested in applying, please apply through Handshake.
It is the intention of the CHILD Center to provide quality care to the children of students, faculty/staff and the community at a reasonable cost. The center also serves as a fieldwork site for programs including early childhood, elementary education, communication sciences and disorders, social work and counseling and school psychology. We believe that children learn through active interaction with their environment, peers and nurturing caregivers, recognizing the individual needs and nature of each child.
What We Offer
- UWRF students with 12 undergraduate credits or nine graduate credits may qualify for student rates and are given priority for enrollment.
- Well-balanced schedule of large/small group activities, outdoor/indoor activities and restful/active play times.
- Nutritious snacks and meals provided each day.
- Each classroom provides teacher-planned activities and child-initiated activities.
- Children have access to age-appropriate games and equipment to help them develop at their own pace physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
- Individual attention is given to a child's unique needs, capabilities and background.
Accreditation
We are the only accredited child care facility in River Falls. Learn more about our Cognia accreditation.
University Preschool
Looking for a morning-only preschool program? The University Preschool is located in the Wyman Education Building and serves children 4-5 years old.
Our Facilities
Child Center
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
