Child Care Services – Annual Report 2014-2015
Completed July 2015
1. Mission:
The Helen R. Godfrey-University Child Learning and Care Center is dedicated to providing a high-quality,
developmentally appropriate environment for children and their families. We are a model educational
and training site collaborating with partners throughout UWSP and the community for early childhood
development, teacher education, and UWSP student success.
2. Services and Programs:
 Child care services for students, staff, and the community for 42 years. Only NAEYC accredited
program in the community.
 Student employment (employ approx. 35-50 students; one of the larger student employment
areas on campus).
 Practicum and Student Teaching educational programming.
 Lab observation opportunities for a variety of academic programs (Education, Family Consumer
Science, Communicative Disorders, Sociology, Psychology).
 Collaborations with UWSP students in the Physical Education, Art, and Dance programs (utilize
children for their experiential learning).
 Early Childhood Education training to community members through Leading the Way annual
conference.
 Collaboration with Stevens Point Area School District (4K program), MSTC and NTC for student
education placements, and SPASH for student observation hours.
 Meals provided through the Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in collaboration
with UWSP Dining and Summer Conferences.
 Participation in the local Food Fundraiser to help support the center and along with our local
economy.
 Parent Education Programming.
3. Unit Achievements:
 Work on lowering the Center’s deficit and made final loan payment to Student Health Service.
Total loan of $152,000 made in November 2011 paid in full in 4 years.
 Implemented new University Staff position as Program Assistant.
 Completed Children’s Learning Center Curriculum in its entirety to be reviewed annually
 Began further support of the sustainability mission of the University by beginning to compost
our waste.
 Provided additional support to nontraditional students by finding time within the new Program
Assistant position to work with this population 8 hours weekly. Aided in helping to close the
achievement gap and increasing retention.
 Began PSYC260 course collaboration by utilizing the UCLCC as a service learning site.
 Completed Natural Outdoor Playscape in conjunction with Facility Services (Grounds) and
reused a variety of campus materials (trees, boulders, etc.). To be evaluated annually for
upkeep.
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UCLCC staff presented at the Farm to School Summit and at the Green and Healthy Schools
Conferences. UCLCC is the only preschool program to be listed as a Green and Healthy School.
Planned and implemented formal 4K graduation ceremony.
Increased advertising by creating new informational brochure.
Became a Portage County Breastfeeding friendly site.
Received 5-Star YoungStar rating (1 of only 2 group child care centers in the area rated this
high).
4. Service Indicators:
Client Overview:
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6 children with special needs (dysplasia, global dyspraxia, autism, dyspraxia, emotional
behavioral disorder, speech/language) – double from last year.
13 children of diversity (16% of enrollment).
81 children enrolled (academic year), 17 additional summer school-age program and Suzuki.
32 student parents (40% of enrollment).
183 students using the UCLCC for practicum/learning experience.
47 student employees (approx. $89,400 in wages – 17% increase from last year).
Highest Honors
High Honors
Honors
3.0-3.49
2.50-2.99
2.00-2.49
1.50-1.99
1.00-1.49
0-.99
>3.90
3.75-3.89
3.50-3.74
11
23.40%
8
17.02%
9
19.15%
9
19.15%
4
8.51%
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6.38%
3
6.38%
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47
59.57% of UCLCC student staff have a 3.5 cumm GPA or higher
78.72% of UCLCC student staff have a 3.0 cumm GPA or higher
Service Overview:
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Over 2,400 hours open available to providing child care services throughout the year
150 hours of volunteer time
800 hours of student teaching practicum
Over 1,250 hours of student observations done for academic coursework at the Center (does
not include hours when the children “go to” the students classes)
3 child enrolled in collaboration with Suzuki Summer Music Camp
5. Inclusiveness:
Our National Accreditation measures diversity and is committed to having programs, activities and
services available to all. Our curriculum reflects the diversity in our Center, the community and beyond.
Although the field of education can be heavily populated with females, males as well as individuals of
diverse backgrounds are working at the Center, which provides a well-rounded experience. Our
department and staff regularly challenge ourselves to be inclusive of children with special needs and
diverse backgrounds.
6. Goals:
5 year goals for 2012-2017:
1. Develop a Center-wide curriculum (goals, objectives, assessments) for both indoors and
outdoors that everyone who is a part of the program is aware of.
2. Obtain a new environment that is larger to accommodate more infant and one year old
classrooms designed specifically for an early education program with sufficient indoor and
outdoor space.
3. Collaboration with every department on campus.
4. Create a parent board for the Center geared towards fundraising and parental involvement.