Red Caboose School Age

A big thank you to Together We Grow for partnering with our team this morning. Our focus was on understanding how to support children whose brains may be functioning in “survival mode” and how to guide them toward “safety mode.”

Research shows that when children feel safe, their capacity to build relationships, engage in learning, and reach their full potential greatly increases. We are grateful for this collaboration and the continued learning it brings to our staff and community.

✨ Grateful for moments like this ✨

Today I had the honor of speaking at Red Caboose Child Care Center, celebrating 53 years of serving children and families with so much love and care. ❤️

One brave mama shared her struggle with her 3-year-old who often runs away. She thought she just had a “difficult child.” 💔 But once she learned that flight is linked to anxiety, fear, and insecurity, everything shifted.

She left feeling relieved, empowered, and ready to parent differently. 🌱💡

This is the power of awareness.
This is why I believe so deeply in connecting before correcting. 🙏✨

We are so incredibly proud of KC- she is truly one of a kind and the best of the best. She is a legend! If you have worked with KC, or if she has taken care of you or your kids, please feel free to share your memories with her below!

Opinion | This year's afterschool Legends have changed lives KC Gilbertson and Pat Wongkit have spent decades caring for kids in their Madison communities.

ALERT! Madison Metropolitan School District and MSCR have closed all after school programs. This means that all Red Caboose After School Programming will also be closed today., Wednesday, February 12.

Dear Families and Friends of Red Caboose- Due to the Extreme Cold that is predicted for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, and MMSD closing, Red Caboose Child Care and both School Age Programs will be closed. Stay safe and warm!

SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Saturday, September 28 from 2-3:30pm for our first Annual Party on the Playground! We will be celebrating our first year at our Winnebago Street location and Cheryl's 50th year at Red Caboose Child Care Center, Inc. !

Sadly, Camp Caboose will not be going swimming tomorrow, Tuesday July 16 due to beach conditions. Please stay tuned for our alternative plan. Camp Caboose emails will also inform you.

Camp Caboose is Closed Thursday, July 4th. We'll see you on Friday! Happy Independence Day!

Camp Caboose is not walking to BB Clarke beach today. We will be staying at Marquette Elementary for Camp today.

Camp Caboose is keeping cool at Marquette School. We will not be walking to BB Clarke beach today due to the heat.

Tomorrow, Wednesday June 19th we'll be closed. See you Thursday!