Children's University

The Sal's Children's University has provided high quality, Christian child care to thousands of children throughout Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee, and Cudahy.

The Sal's, Children’s University specializes in community child care programs like before & after school care, Winter & Spring Break camp, Summer day camp, youth sports leagues, and weekly character-building programs.

Why do families continue to choose The Salvation Army for child care?  

Value

• With flat pricing for child care services, families can budget child care expenses weekly, monthly or annually.
• The Sal is a  Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligible approved care provider. All care programs, day camp and enrollment fees qualify for FSA reimbursements.
• The Sal is a MyWIChildCare EBT approved child care provider. Families that participate in Wisconsin Shares Child Care can link their account for easy payment. 
• Siblings enrolled in childcare programs receive a 10% discount on child care.
• Families enrolled with Auto-Pay (flat rate, auto debit billing) will receive an additional 5% discount on child care
• All child care pricing for before school, after school, wrap around care and day camp include:

1.  Transportation (to & from school, day camp field trips)
2. A healthy and nutritious snack &  milk.
3. All crafts, activities, curriculum and field trips are included 

Facility

• The Sal has dedicated classroom space for child care programs, gym, playground and lunch room. 
• Our facility has a full size gym. You can always playing classic gym games as well as new games like scooter ball, Gaga ball or Nerf tag.
• The Game Room is home to a variety of hands on games that encourage social development and interaction. Pool table, Foosball Table, Air Hockey, Ping Pong and Carpetball are just a few games.
• The Sal has our own private playground for use. The tire chips are a safe alternative compared to other playgrounds. Our playground includes, a jungle gym, various slides, swing set for 6 and over-sized tires for climbing and jumping.
• Dedicated classroom space allow our staff to break out into small groups so children can have a variety of things to do. Art Room, Computer Lab, Class Rooms and Fellowship Hall give kids the room to stretch their legs!
• The Chapel is a theater style auditorium gives our kids space to watch a movie, have a dance party or play group games like Family Feud or Bingo.  

Safety

For more than 30 years, The Salvation Army Oak Creek has provided care to community children. Generations of families return to The Salvation Army not just because of the Christian values we share with the children in our care. But also because of the quality of our programs and the safety and security our facility and staff bring. Staff certifications include:

• CPR, 1st Aid & AED – training for staff on emergency response – All staff certified
• Active Shooter – training for staff on threat assessments and facility security measures. All staff certified
• Safe from Harm – training for staff working with children and vulnerable adults. All staff certified
• Young Star approved – A State of Wisconsin approved Child care facility

Please feel free to call or email us with any questions, we would love to here from you! 

Blessings,

Tammy Grulkowski

Child Care Director

The Salvation Army - Children's University

Tammy.Grulkowski@usc.salvationarmy.org

Office; (414) 762-3993