Eagle’s Wing first opened its doors in August 1992 with two classrooms located in an apartment building. In 1998, the program was moved into the current space in the Eagle Heights Community Center. Throughout the years, additional programs have been added to Eagle’s Wing to meet community child-care needs while remaining committed to semester scheduling to meet the unique needs of enrolled student families.
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Accreditation & Staff
Eagle’s Wing is nationally accredited through the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). We have also been accredited by the City of Madison’s Child Care Unit for over 20 years. Previously, we were concurrently accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), but made the switch so we could enroll children in the community who have Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM) funding. AIM is a federal grant that has been integral in aiding student parents as they achieve their academic goals.
The program is licensed by the state of Wisconsin and it features the following staff:
- Director of Licensed and Resident Programs and Assistant Director of Licensed and Resident Programs
- Lead teachers with certification and at least a four-year degree in early childhood education
- Assistant teachers
- Student interns and volunteers to help lower the ratio of children to adults
- Eagle’s Wing has a very international staff who speak many language and have global experiences they share in the classroom
Late Drop-off & Early Pick-up
Since family needs and daily schedules vary, some parents may need to drop-off their child late or pick them up early. Parents may drop off their children anytime after the program begins and pick a child up anytime before the end of the session in which a child is enrolled. However, fees are based on reserved time slots and not on actual time attended.
Classrooms
Eagle’s Wing classrooms for children ages 18 months – 8 years, plus a number of shared facilities including gymnasiums, an outdoor playground, and bathroom
| wdt_ID | Classroom | Age Group | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azhar Room | Infants starting at 6 weeks | Full-day infant | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
| 2 | Nido Room | Toddlers starting at 18 months | Full-day toddler | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
| 3 | Niiji Room* | 24 months to 5 years | Full-day preschool | 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Yuwa Room* | 24 months to 5 years | Half-day morning preschool | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
| 5 | HaNeul Room* | 3 1/2 years to 5 years | Full-day preschool | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
*Drop-in care is available as space permits
School-Age Room
The Eagle’s Wing School-Age Room provides childcare for four, five, and six year olds with a focus on a transition into kindergarten during the academic year.
| wdt_ID | Program | Age Group | Type | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part-day 4K | Age 4 by Sept. 1 | Full-day care | 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| 2 | Part-day 4K | Age 4 by Sept. 1 | Extended care | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. 3:30-5:15 p.m. | Available as space permits |
| 3 | Early Birds* | Age 5-12 and enrolled at Shorewood Hills Elementary school | Before school program | 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Monday - Friday |
| 4 | Gliders* | Age 5 - 12 and enrolled at Shorewood Hills Elementary School | After school program | 1:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Monday |
| 5 | Gliders* | Age 5 - 12 and enrolled at Shorewood Hills Elementary School | After school program | 3:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Tuesday - Friday |
| 6 | High Flyers** | Kindergarten - 2nd grade | Summer school-age program | 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Monday - Friday |
*Pre-arranged part-week care is available as space permits, but priority is given to families choosing full-week care
**June – August when the Madison Metropolitan School District is not in session