Point 4 the Future 4K

09/14/2026

Are you ready for a fun fall adventure? Especially one with a prize at the end?
Check out our fall adventure scavenger hunt. Then like this post and comment on one thing you found or did during your search.
Show your post at Children's Wisconsin (1466 Water Street, Ste 2) in Stevens Point and receive a FREE BOOK!
How cool is that?

08/19/2026

05/12/2026

4K students at Trinity Learning Center and Preschool recently hosted a beautiful Art Show Night for their families! 🖼️

The "Garden" theme served as the inspiration for all the masterpieces on display. From whimsical hanging mobiles to enchanting fairy gardens, it was wonderful to see so much vibrant creativity in one room! 🌸🧚‍♂️

Our students were so proud to share their hard work and artistic creations with their families. Thanks to all the families who joined us, as well as our little duck friends! 🦆🌷

📸: Amy Kurkowski, Trinity Learning Center and Preschool Child Care Director, and Sherrie Stanczyk, SPAPSD Early Learning Principal

05/11/2026

Project Fresh Start Family Registration is now open! For more information, please check out the links below. Registration closes on July 24, 2026!
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfubGRXHI8rWzRv2RwmbDtgD6Ny51u8SE-iAX5pMxU50jyhGg/viewform
Project Fresh Start: https://www.unitedwaypoco.org/ProjectFreshStart
The supply pick-up event will be at PJ Jacobs on Saturday, August 15th from 9am-11:30am. Families will receive a paper confirmation form in the mail with their assigned pick-up time the week of August 3rd – 7th. There will be agencies with resources at the event, including school representatives to help families sign up for the free and reduced lunch program.

United Way’s Project Fresh Start provides necessary school supplies to students in Portage County who qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program. School supplies are collected by local businesses and community members throughout the summer and are distributed to area students in late A...

05/05/2026

We are so proud of Mrs. Weiner and Mrs. Jennings. Well-deserved recognition!!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Angela Jennings and Alexandria Weiner, Early Childhood Education Teachers at UWSP Gesell Institute for Early Childhood Learning

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Weiner, who recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the UW-Stevens Point Early Childhood Educators Club! 🏆

They were honored at the UW-Stevens Point School of Education Awards Banquet for their dedication to mentoring and supporting the next generation of teachers.

We are so to have this dynamic duo on our team! Thank you, Angela and Alexandria, for shaping both our youngest learners and the future professionals who will follow in their footsteps.



Point 4 the Future 4K

04/28/2026

We are thrilled to announce that two of our very own have been recognized for their incredible impact on the future of education!

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Weiner on receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award from the UW-Stevens Point Early Childhood Educators Club! 🏆✨

Last night, they were honored at the UWSP School of Education Awards Banquet for their dedication to mentoring and supporting the next generation of teachers. We are so proud to have of this dynamic duo and how they shape both our youngest learners and the future professionals who will follow in their footsteps. The butterfly kits are from former students, used as centerpieces!🥰

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Weiner for this well-deserved honor! 💜💛

04/17/2026

💛 4K students at the HRG-UCLCC recently welcomed friends and families to their annual art show! 💜

From beautiful paper lanterns to expressive self-portraits and more, families had the chance to see their students shine as "artists." Every masterpiece featured a unique "process" story that highlighted the incredible journey our students took from start to finish.

Pictures simply do not do the artwork or the stunning displays justice. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our young creators, and to the staff and students who worked so hard to make this happen! 🌟

📸: Sherrie Stanczyk, Early Learning Principal