Early Child Development

COA takes a holistic, family-centered approach to enhance learning, where young children and caregivers have the support they need to thrive.

  • Our two, five-star NAEYC accredited Early Education Centers provide safe nurturing environments where children foster critical skills and social-emotional development to help them become successful, lifelong learners.
  • HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), an internationally recognized bilingual literacy and school-readiness program, empowers parents as their child’s first teacher.

Burke Early Education Center

Contact:
2320 W. Burleigh St.
(414) 447-9039

Hours:
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6pm

Riverwest Early Education Center

Contact:
909 E Garfield Ave.
(414) 263-8383

Hours:
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 6pm

Youth Development

COA provides Milwaukee youth with programming and resources that help drive academic achievement and foster personal development in supportive environments.

  • COA provides after-school and summer programming for youth (6-18) at our two community centers and six Milwaukee Public Schools CLCs. Programs include daily academic enrichment, tutoring and homework help, and recreational/enrichment activities.
  • Camp Helen Brachman, located in central Wisconsin, hosts summer camps, winter camps, and family camps with expert-guided programs in nature, art, swimming, boating, and archery.

Community Development

COA believes that the best way to understand the needs and goals of a community is to listen to them. By embracing a place-based focus, we are able to access community resources to rapidly respond to the needs of the community.

  • Kadish & Moody Park bring people together through programming and events such as the Skyline Music Series, Safe Summer Kick-Off and Beyond the Bookbag, and Community Fun Nights.
  • COA’s two Family Resource Centers offer programming for families and resources based on community needs such as food pantries, energy assistance information, and more.