A Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong
Exceptional care. Meaningful relationships. Experiences that inspire children to discover what they can do.
Why Families Choose Wishing Well
Families choose Wishing Well because we provide high-quality early childhood education and care in a warm, supportive environment where children are known, valued, and encouraged to be their unique selves.
Experienced, Caring Teachers
Relationships come first. Our teachers take the time to truly know each child and family.
Learning Through Play
Purposeful, hands-on experiences help children explore, create, and problem-solve.
Recognized Quality
Nationally accredited and a 5-Star YoungStar program, reflecting our commitment to high-quality education.
Connected to Families
Through open communication and Brightwheel, families stay connected to the learning, milestones, and memorable moments happening each day.
Locally owned and serving DeForest families for more than 40 years, Wishing Well is proud to be a place where children, families, and teachers belong.
Rooted in Our Community
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5 Star Rating
What is the Young Star program, and what does the rating mean? (For more information please visit the Young Star Program website by clicking here.)
The Department of Children and Families is committed to improving the quality of care for Wisconsin’s youngest children. YoungStar, Wisconsin’s child care quality rating and improvement system, is helping to make it happen.
Wishing Well is the only Nationally Accredited child care program in the Deforest area. The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) offers early childhood leaders the opportunity to demonstrate and document quality performance using research-based criteria and evidence-based practices. The National Accreditation Commission provides a comprehensive, ongoing quality improvement system that recognizes the inherent diversity among programs through the self-study and award process.
YoungStar awards up to five stars for the highest quality of care, based on four key categories:
1.The Provider's Education & Training
2.The Learning Environment & Curriculum
3.The Program's Business & Professional Practices
4.The Child's Health & Well-Being
