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Autism-Friendly Daycare & Childcare in Milwaukee

Finding childcare that truly welcomes an autistic child — not just tolerates one — is one of the harder parts of parenting, and Milwaukee families feel that squeeze too. The good news is that the city has several inclusive early-childhood centers built around serving kids with and without disabilities, plus therapeutic preschools with on-site services. This page covers the real local options and how to find a fit. If you're early in the journey, our first 100 days guide may help.

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St. Francis Children's Center

Inclusive early childhood center

A long-running nonprofit serving children with and without special needs across Milwaukee County, with a year-round, full-day early childhood program from six weeks through 5-year-old kindergarten.

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Penfield Children's Center

Therapeutic early childhood center

Offers early childhood programs, therapy, specialized nursing, and mental health support. Its First Connections program is designed specifically to help parents address the needs of a toddler with autism.

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Growing Together Preschool

Inclusive preschool

Provides inclusive early childhood education for children from birth to age five, with small class sizes and on-site therapeutic services supporting kids with and without disabilities.

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