Partner Sites

4K Partner Sites

Green Tree Elementary School (more information coming soon)
1330 Green Tree Road
West Bend, WI 53090

4K classroom at Jackson Community Center
Front entrance of JAckson community center
4K class at jackson community center

Jackson Community Center
N165W20330 Hickory Lane
Jackson, WI 53037

Site Director: Tyler Mentzel
tmentzel@wbsd-schools.org
262-677-9665

  • The Jackson Community Center (JCC) is a 26,000 sq. ft. multipurpose building. The JCC features a full gymnasium, fitness center, art room, early childhood area, dance studio, games room, computer lab, kitchen, meeting rooms, adult lending library and gathering space. It is owned by the Village of Jackson and operated by the Jackson Jt. Parks & Recreation Department.
     
  • In 2011, the JCC received the State Facility Design Award of Excellence from the Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association.
     
  • The JCC is the hub of the Village of Jackson, "Making the Jackson Community A Place To Call Home". In cooperation with our Friends of Jackson Jt. Parks & Recreation, we continually strive to make Jackson a welcoming, and growing community.
     
  • Boasts a huge, spacious 4K classroom that includes a gross motor space and attached outdoor play space.
     
  • Co-taught sections that include both a regular education and special education team.
     
  • Before and after 4K childcare options are available on site.
     
  • For more information about the Jackson Community Center website.
Living Word 4K room
Living Word 4K playground
Living Word 4K room

Living Word Lutheran Church & Child Development Center
2240 Living Word Lane
Jackson, WI 53037

Site Director Tamara Breckenfelder
tbreckenfelder@wbsd-schools.org
262-677-9774

  • Providing Loving Care to Children
     
  • Focused on providing excellence in education
     
  • Beautiful, spacious facility with indoor gross motor space, large outdoor play area, and secure entrances
     
  • Offers before and after school childcare on-site
     
  • Living Word staff support each child individually to gain self-confidence and the tools they need to enter kindergarten successfully.
     
  • For more information visit the Living Word Lutheran Church & Child Development Center website 
4K child climbing a tree
4K classroom

YMCA - Holy Trinity (Newburg) in partnership with the WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center (Nature Based 4K)

Holy Trinity: 521 Congress Drive, Newburg, WI 53090
WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center: 1625 Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095 

Melissa Kescenovitz
Senior Director, Early Childhood Education
mkescenovitz@kmymca.org
262-685-5008

Halle Walsh
4K Coordinator
hwalsh@wbsd-schools.org
262-247-1026

  • Safe and secure facilities.
     
  • Nature Based Program in partnership with the West Bend School District and the YMCA.
     
  • 75% of instruction immersed in nature based learning with two days/week at our WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center and two days at Holy Trinity in Newburg.
     
  • Curriculum supports exploration and problem solving skills.
     
  • Focus is on social/emotional growth that helps children gain confidence in school readiness skills and independence.
     
  • Onsite before and after 4K child care includes:
    • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack provided.
    • Communication is provided throughout the day through the daily connect app.
    • Families with children enrolled 5 days per week will receive a free family membership to the YMCA.
a classroom at Trinity Lutheran 4K program.
Several students in a Trinity Lutheran 4K classroom.
Girls in Trinity Lutheran 4K classroom
YMCA - Trinity Lutheran in partnership with WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center

Trinity Lutheran: 140 N. 7th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095
WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center: 1625 Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095 

Site Director: Melissa Kescenovitz
mkescenovitz@kmymca.org
262-346-8400

4K Coordinator: Halle Walsh
hwalsh@wbsd-schools.org
262-247-1026

  • Safe and secure facilities.
     
  • Nature Based Program in partnership with the West Bend School District, Camp Silver Brook and the YMCA.
     
  • 75% of instruction immersed in nature based learning with two days/week at the WBSD Outdoor Science Education Center and two days at Trinity Lutheran.
     
  • Curriculum supports exploration and problem solving skills.
     
  • Focus is on social/emotional growth that helps children gain confidence in school readiness skills and independence.
     
  • Onsite before and after 4K child care includes…
    • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack provided.
    • Communication is provided throughout the day through the daily connect app.
    • Families with children enrolled 5 days per week will receive a free family membership to the YMCA.
       
  • For more information, see our website www.kmymca.org.
YMCA on West Washington Building
A group of young children are playing and exploring various toys and materials in a colorful and engaging classroom environment.
A group of children standing in front of a yellow school bus with the text %22Kettle Moraine YMCA%22 written on the side.

YMCA - West Washington
1111 W Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095

Melissa Kescenovitz
Senior Director, Early Childhood Education
262-247-1042
mkescenovitz@kmymca.org

Halle Walsh
 4K coordinator
262-247-1026
hwalsh@wbsd-schools.org

  • Safe and secure facilities.
     
  • Inclusive instruction to meet the needs of all little learners.
     
  • Co-taught with WBSD special ed teachers with low student to teacher ratios.
     
  • Focus on supporting students love of learning and success in school readiness.
     
  • Huge Nature Based playground encourages exploration adventures!
     
  • Onsite before and after 4K child care includes…
    • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack provided.
    • Opportunity to participate in swim lessons, youth sports programs and youth enrichment classes throughout the day.
    • Communication is provided throughout the day through the daily connect app.
    • Families with children enrolled 5 days per week will receive a free family membership to the YMCA.
       
  • For more information, see our website www.kmymca.org.