Wishing Well Preschool & Childcare

Wishing Well Preschool & Childcare Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Center with a YoungStar 5 Star rating - Where play = Learning

Please join us in extending our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. John for this incredible upgrade to our playground, which ...
06/07/2026

Please join us in extending our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. John for this incredible upgrade to our playground, which will provide endless fun and excitement for our kids.

☀️🌿 Tiny toes + fresh air = BIG benefits for babies! 👶💛Getting infants outside before 6 months old can help support:🌞 He...
05/29/2026

☀️🌿 Tiny toes + fresh air = BIG benefits for babies! 👶💛

Getting infants outside before 6 months old can help support:
🌞 Healthy sleep routines
🧠 Brain & sensory development
💨 Fresh air + new sights and sounds
😊 Mood boosting moments for baby and caregivers
👀 Visual tracking with nature’s colors & movement
💪 Early awareness of the world around them

Whether it’s a stroller walk 🚶‍♀️, tummy time on a blanket 🌼, or cuddles under the trees 🌳 — outdoor time is magic for little ones! ✨👶

05/29/2026

📅 Wondering what’s happening in DeForest? We’ve got a summer full of events, activities, concerts, movies and more coming your way! ☀️🎶🎥🚲

Be sure to follow along so you don’t miss upcoming events happening around the community. Whether you’re looking for family fun, or opportunities to connect with neighbors — there’s something for everyone this summer!

Little friendships make a BIG impact 💛👫Through friendships, children learn how to share, communicate, solve problems, bu...
05/28/2026

Little friendships make a BIG impact 💛👫

Through friendships, children learn how to share, communicate, solve problems, build confidence, and understand emotions. From silly giggles to learning teamwork, every friendship helps shape important social and emotional skills that last a lifetime 🌈

Because sometimes the best learning happens side-by-side with a friend ✨

Sunshine, fresh air, and BIG movement = the perfect combo ☀️🌿🏃‍♀️Outdoor gross motor play helps kids of all ages build s...
05/27/2026

Sunshine, fresh air, and BIG movement = the perfect combo ☀️🌿🏃‍♀️

Outdoor gross motor play helps kids of all ages build strength, balance, coordination, confidence, and creativity — all while having FUN! Every movement helps growing bodies and brains thrive! 💛

So today’s reminder: get outside, get moving, and let kids be kids! 🌈🛝

Fresh air, sunshine, sounds of nature, and room to explore — getting outside offers so many benefits for babies. 🌿☀️Outd...
05/11/2026

Fresh air, sunshine, sounds of nature, and room to explore — getting outside offers so many benefits for babies. 🌿☀️
Outdoor time supports sensory development, encourages curiosity, builds early motor skills, and provides a calming change of environment. Whether it’s feeling the breeze, watching leaves move, listening to birds, or exploring textures in nature, every outdoor experience helps babies learn about the world around them.

At school, friendships begin in the sweetest little ways — a shared toy, a belly laugh together, tiny hands reaching for...
05/08/2026

At school, friendships begin in the sweetest little ways — a shared toy, a belly laugh together, tiny hands reaching for each other, or clapping when a friend succeeds. 💛

Even at a young age, children are learning how to connect, show kindness, build trust, and grow together. Watching these friendships blossom reminds us that some of life’s most meaningful lessons start in the early years. 🌈✨

The bonds formed in childcare are more than just playmates — they’re the beginning of empathy, confidence, and community.

Little scientists at work 🧪💧Our 3 and 4 year olds dove into a hands-on “sink or float” experiment—and the curiosity was ...
05/01/2026

Little scientists at work 🧪💧

Our 3 and 4 year olds dove into a hands-on “sink or float” experiment—and the curiosity was flowing! With a teacher guiding the activity, children made predictions, tested different objects, and excitedly watched to see what would happen next.

“Will it sink?” “Why did that float?” These simple questions sparked big thinking, language development, and early problem-solving skills.

Teacher-led activities like this help introduce new concepts while still giving children the chance to explore, question, and discover in meaningful ways.

Learning through play, one splash at a time 💙

Art looks a little different for our youngest learners—and that’s exactly how it should be 🎨💛For babies, paint explorati...
04/30/2026

Art looks a little different for our youngest learners—and that’s exactly how it should be 🎨💛

For babies, paint exploration isn’t about creating a finished product. It’s about the experience: feeling the cool, squishy texture, watching colors move and mix, and discovering how their own movements make marks on paper.

These sensory-rich moments support brain development, build fine motor skills, and encourage curiosity in the most natural way. Every swipe, pat, and squish is meaningful learning in action!

It might get a little messy—but it’s the best kind of mess ✨

Big moments in our littlest learners 💛Today, a couple of our one-year-olds showed us that it’s never too early to start ...
04/29/2026

Big moments in our littlest learners 💛

Today, a couple of our one-year-olds showed us that it’s never too early to start building social skills! While exploring a shape sorter, we saw little hands learning to share pieces, wait for a turn, and even celebrate each other’s success with claps and smiles 👏

These moments may seem small, but they’re the foundation of empathy, patience, and connection. Learning to play alongside peers—and begin playing with them—is a huge step at this age!

So much learning, teamwork, and joy all in one simple activity ✨

Address

632 Old Indian Trl
De Forest, WI
53532

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(608) 846-9898

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