Children's Center

Our Mission & Values
Our mission is to nurture, inspire, support and educate through play.
The Children's Center upholds the UnityPoint Health - Meriter values of excellence as a way of life, people being our most important resource, and a commitment of service to others. Our teachers work as a team to provide an environment in which parents, children, volunteers and staff can grow and develop together.

Our Learning Environment
We offer a caring and safe learning environment that supports each child in growing and learning to their full potential - emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.We teach the skills that model the respect that fosters a sense of belonging in our community of classrooms. Our teacher-to-child ratios enhance relationships and support the development of strong social and language skills.
Programs Offered
Infant Program
In our Infant programs we focus on the total child, and we make ourselves totally available to meet each child's individual needs.
Infant ProgramToddler Program
In our Toddler programs and in celebration of children, we honor the importance of play during these early learning years of a child's life.
Toddler ProgramPreschool Program
The Badger Sett is a mixed aged classroom with children ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old. In celebration of children, we honor the importance of play during these early learning years of a child's life.
Preschool ProgramEnrollment & State Forms
Meet our Staff

Rachel Weber
Children's Center Manager

Traci Adams
Program Supervisor

Anne Gerl
Teacher

Bex Hessler
Teacher

Chris Engleson
Teacher

Diane Helt
Teacher

Holly Clemens
Teacher

Holly Craig
Teacher

Julie Trieloff
Teacher

Kelsey Springsguth
Teacher

Khadija Boudribila
Teacher

Mari Lin Van Haveren
Teacher

Melinda Felker
Teacher

Melissa Wold
Teacher

Rachel Haney
Teacher

Rhonda Wright
Teacher

Sarah Beth
Teacher

Terri Griepentrog
Teacher

Vicki Stahl-Lambrecht
Teacher

Ann McDermott
Creative Arts Specialist

Lori Peters
Kitchen Coordinator
Children's Center Information
Department Information
For Enrollment and Tour Information, Please Contact: (608) 417-5258Address
Open Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed