The Child and Family Centers provide and atmosphere of warmth, security and respect. The Centers are places where each child is recognized as a special, unique individual. Child care is available to children of students and staff of Madison Area Technical College.

Purpose of the Child and Family Centers:

To provide families with quality child care in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment, where children can develop and grow, while parents are in school or working at MATC.

• To provide a program that meets the educational, social and emotional needs of all children who attend.
• To allow children to be active in their learning.
• To provide an environment where children are excited about learning, discovering and exploring.
• To allow each child to develop at his/her own rate of speed.
• To help children develop their own ability to make choices about what to do and how to do it.
• To give students in the MATC Early Childhood Program meaningful practicum experiences.
• To give student help and work study students skills for success.

Truax
Campus
3550 Anderson St
Room 160A
Madison, WI 53704
Phone:
(608) 246-6766

Downtown
Campus
211 North Carroll St
Room D319
Madison, WI 53703
Phone:
(608) 258-2424

Licensing and Certification

MATC Child and Family Centers at the Downtown and Truax Campuses are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services. The Centers are accredited by the City of Madison.

Enrollment

To enroll your child, please complete our waiting list form. For additional information regarding our centers, please refer to our fact sheet.

Staff Qualifications

Each of the MATC Child and Family Center staff members have been carefully selected based on their knowledge of and experience in child development, educational background and their desire to provide quality childcare. All staff meet or exceeds the State of Wisconsin Standards. The staff includes teachers with Associate Degrees in Early Childhood, Bachelors degrees in Early Childhood, or related fields, and students who are currently enrolled in childcare courses. Staff members receive ongoing education and training by attending conferences, workshops and in-services. The MATC Child and Family Center staff is made up of highly trained, dedicated professionals.

Our Philosophy

We believe children learn best by being active… through play, figuring things out on their own and from their own experiences. We encourage active learning by providing developmentally appropriate materials, which reflect the interest of the children. We believe in building an important foundation for the future of each child.

The MATC Child and Family Centers view discipline as part of the teaching and learning process. We understand that children go through many different developmental stages and respect the struggles that may occur during each stage. Our guidance strategies are based on the awareness of children’s individual needs and strengths along with the knowledge of child development.

Educational Policy

The MATC Child and Family Centers provide a variety of learning experiences geared to each child’s needs and abilities. The developmentally appropriate and anti-bias curriculum is designed to promote self-esteem, independence and learning. A balance of active and quiet, indoor and outdoor, and structured and non-structured activities occur throughout the day. Our program includes experiences that enhance positive self-image, social interactions, self-expression, communication, creative expression and large and small muscle development. Our schedule and daily routines include activities to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of the children.

Parent Involvement

Parent participation is encouraged at he MATC Child and Family Centers. Frequent communication between parents and teachers is ongoing. A variety of ways exist for parents to participate in the program. Parents are encourages to join the Center's Parent Advisory Committee, and they are welcome to visit the classrooms throughout the day.

Locations

MATC's Child and Family Centers are at the Downtown Education Center, 211 North Carroll Street in Room D319 and at the Truax Campus, 3550 Anderson Street in Room 160A.

Hours

The Centers hours may vary from semester to semester based on need. Please inquire.

Tuition

The Child and Family Center's tuition rates are based on family size and income levels.

Last Modified: May 13, 2008