New Part-Time Preschool and Daycare Enrollment Now Available at The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point

September 17, 2026

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The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point now offers flexible part-time scheduling, so families can choose the days that fit their routine without committing to a full five-day week. This NAEYC-accredited center in Fox Point, WI serves infants through Pre-K in a warm, play-based environment where children explore, connect, and grow at their own pace.

Some Families Need Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. That Should Be Enough.

A child settles into the block area on a Wednesday morning, lines up a row of wooden pieces, and gets to work. By Thursday, they are back at the same table, picking up where they left off. That sense of continuity, of returning to something they care about, is part of what makes a consistent early childhood program so valuable, even when the schedule is not a full five days a week.

Flexible Scheduling Gives Families a Real Fit, Not a Forced One

For a long time, many early childhood programs required a five-day weekly commitment. That works well for some families, and not at all for others. A parent working three days a week, a family balancing school-age siblings, a caregiver managing an irregular schedule, each of these households has genuine childcare needs that do not always align with a Monday-through-Friday model.

The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point now offers part-time scheduling so families can choose the days that actually match their week. There is no five-day requirement. Families select what works and their child attends those days consistently, building the routines and relationships that support early learning.

Consistency matters in play-based early childhood settings. According to NAEYC, stable, predictable environments support children’s sense of security and allow them to engage more fully in learning. A child who attends two or three days each week still benefits from knowing their teachers, recognizing their classroom, and returning to friendships they have started to build.

What Children Experience at The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point

The Fox Point location serves children from infancy through Pre-K, and the approach across every classroom centers on meaningful play, hands-on discovery, and warm relationships with caring adults. Educators support children’s natural curiosity by offering open-ended materials, time to explore, and space to follow their interests across the day.

The center earned NAEYC Accreditation, the gold standard in early childhood education, which reflects the quality of its teaching practices, health and safety standards, and family engagement. The YoungStar 5-Star rating, Wisconsin’s quality rating system for early care and education programs, adds another layer of external verification that the program meets high benchmarks across multiple areas of program quality.

One of the more distinctive aspects of the Fox Point location is its intergenerational partnership with Azura Memory Care. Children and older adults spend time together in ways that build empathy, curiosity, and a sense of connection across generations. For children in a play-based program, these interactions offer something no curriculum document can replicate: genuine, meaningful relationships with people whose lives look very different from their own.

New Features That Support Families at Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Several recent updates at the Fox Point location reflect the center’s ongoing investment in family communication and peace of mind.

A new camera system has been installed throughout the center, giving families added visibility and confidence in their child’s daily environment. A new live lobby video board offers real-time visibility during drop-off and pick-up, so caregivers arriving at the building can see what is happening inside before they walk through the door.

The center has also welcomed new leadership and has continued staff safety training as part of its broader commitment to quality. These updates do not change what has made The Nurturing Nook a trusted part of the Fox Point community for more than thirty years. They build on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child have to attend five days a week to enroll at The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point?

No. The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point now offers flexible part-time scheduling. Families choose the days that work for their routine, with no five-day commitment required. Contact the center to learn about available scheduling options for your child’s age group.

What ages does the Fox Point location serve?

The Fox Point location serves children from infancy through Pre-K. Programs are available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children. A summer camp program is also offered.

What does NAEYC Accreditation mean for our family?

NAEYC Accreditation means the program has met rigorous, independently verified standards in areas including teaching quality, health and safety, curriculum, and family engagement. Fewer than ten percent of early childhood programs in the United States hold this accreditation. For families, it provides a clear, external confirmation that the program operates at a high level of quality.

What is the intergenerational partnership with Azura Memory Care?

The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point partners with Azura Memory Care to bring children and older adults together in shared activities and experiences. These interactions give children opportunities to practice kindness, build empathy, and form genuine connections with people outside their immediate family and peer group, all of which align with the social-emotional goals of a play-based program.

How do I find out whether part-time spots are currently available?

The best first step is to contact the Fox Point location directly or schedule a tour. The team can share current availability by age group and help you find a schedule that fits your family.

A Good Fit Starts with the Right Schedule

Flexible enrollment makes it easier for more families to access a program they can genuinely trust. The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point has served this community for more than thirty years, and part-time scheduling is one more way it continues to meet families where they are.

Schedule your tour at The Nurturing Nook – Fox Point in Fox Point, Wisconsin, and meet the team that has been caring for children in this community since 1989. Call (414) 352-6115 or visit thenurturingnook.com to get started.