PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
Licensed for 149 children from 1 month to 12 years. Offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
833 N 26th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC is a licensed group child care center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Capacity
149
Ages
4 weeks to 12 years
Hours
07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
License & details for PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
- Facility type
- Licensed group child care center
- A facility where a person provides care and supervision for 13 or more children who are not related to the provider, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.03, WI Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED GROUP
- License status
- licensed
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head Start
How it compares in Milwaukee
| Measure | This center | Typical in Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 149 children | 50 children |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 1 month |
Milwaukee has 522 licensed centers. PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC is one of 364 that take infants.
Where PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC is
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Staff-to-child ratios in Wisconsin
Wisconsin sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–17 months
- 1:4
- 18–29 months
- 1:7
- 30–35 months
- 1:8
- 3 years
- 1:10
- 4 years
- 1:13
Rule: Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.055 (Table 251.055) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program (opens in a new tab) is Wisconsin’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
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Questions parents ask about PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
What ages does PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC serve?
PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 12 years. The state record lists these age groups: 4 weeks to 12 years.
Does PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC as taking Head Start and Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 149 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Wisconsin record lists PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER INC's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · Source: Wisconsin Department of Children and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Finder (Wisconsin) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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