About Us

Sycamore Tree Childcare is committed to provide a safe, nurturing and faith-based environment for all. Our commitment is to foster growth for all ages of development and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Our Philosophy

Every child is a precious gift from God, and we are committed to nurturing their growth in a loving, enriching
environment. Our philosophy is rooted in Christian values, where we focus on the emotional, social, and cognitive
development of each child. By integrating faith-based principles into daily activities, we encourage children to develop a strong sense of compassion, honesty, and responsibility. Our approach encourages children to build confidence, cultivate a positive self-image, and develop a love for both God and those around them.

Safety and Security are of critical importance to us

The safety of your child is very important to you and it’s important to us. Because of this, our entrance door is securely locked using the ProCare Security system.  This system allows only parents and authorized pick up people to use their fingerprint identification to get inside Sycamore Tree Christian Childcare Center. Video security cameras are placed in the classrooms as well as all of the entryways.

Child to staff ratios

• Infants – 24 months – 4:1
• 2 year olds – 6:1
• 2 1/2 year olds – 8:1
• 3 year olds – 10:1
• 4 year olds – 13:1
• 5 year olds – 17:1
• 6 – 12 year olds – 18:1

Sycamore Tree Childcare Center is an Accredited, 5 star State licensed facility

Sycamore Tree Childcare Center is licensed in the state of Wisconsin for a maximum of 190 children. Currently we are 5 star on the YoungStar rating scale.

What is YoungStar rating scale?

YoungStar is a program of the Department of Children and Families created to improve the quality of child care for Wisconsin children. YoungStar:

• Evaluates and rates the quality of care given by child care providers
• Helps parents choose the best child care for their kids
• Supports providers with tools and training to deliver high quality early care
• Sets a consistent standard for child care quality

Our history is deeply rooted in a rich Christian foundation

The Sycamore Tree is a Christian-based child care center. We believe that all children are unique and worthy of love and respect. Bible stories and prayers before meals along with our annual Christmas Celebration are a few of the ways in which Christian values are incorporated into our curriculum. While we are faith-based, no child will be denied care based upon a differing religious background or belief. We believe each child is a unique individual, and therefore programs are designed to enhance and develop each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical developmental needs. We believe children are happy and secure when they have plenty of opportunities to succeed each day. Success breeds self-confidence and self-confident children approach learning as fun and actively search for information and solutions to problems. As a result, they develop into well-rounded, capable adults. Much of what we do with children is designed to facilitate the development of self-confidence. The environment will appeal to their curiosity, promote understanding and respect for each child’s developmental timeline.

Daily activities at Sycamore Tree

Daily activities will include a minimum of direct instructions, focus on individual learning, and offer both free choice and quiet time. In each age group, the center will provide opportunities for children to have experiences which allow the child to progress at their own rate.

Developmental level of children and room assignments

Each child is assigned to a classroom depending on age and developmental level. A specific curriculum has been designed for each age and developmental level.