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My daughter gained so much confidence here. She went from shy at drop-off to asking when she could go back.
Caroline B.
About Early Readers & Story Sprouts
Summer at Little Village
From baby stroller walks to babysitter training, there's a Little Village program for every age this summer. Take a look.
| Program | Ages | Schedule | What it is | |
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Story Sprouts Camp
Storytelling drop-off camp
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K4-1st grade | Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays · 12-2pm | Drop-off camp for kindergartners. Lunch included. Single class or full 3-day week options available. | Learn more |
Little Learners Explorers
Weekly toddler workshop · 2 session times
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Ages 1-3 + caregiver | Tuesdays · 9:30-10:30am or 2:30-4pm | Play-based toddler class | Learn more |
Care Co. Babysitter Academy
4-week training series
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Grades 5-8 | 4-week series | Babysitter training led by a Pediatric OT | Sign up |
Baby and Me Stroller Walks
Free weekly meetup
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Ages 0-12 months + caregiver | Mondays, 9am | Free stroller walk + cafe community | Sign up |
Little Joy Summer Reading
12-week community reading program
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Ages 2-12 | All Summer Long | Reading challenge with 20+ Tosa partners | Sign up |
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Community Celebrity Story Hour
Part of Summer Reading
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All ages | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm | Pay-what-you-can storytime with community celebrities, followed by a reading-inspired craft | Sign up |
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SUMMER PROGRAMMING AT LITTLE VILLAGE ☀️
Summer at Little Village is all about meaningful moments. Hands-on play, new friendships and space for kids to grow (& parents to breathe).
this year’s lineup includes:
- 3-day camps for littles + drop-off ages
- a new babysitter academy for middle schoolers
- our little joy summer reading program
- free stroller walks for parents with babies 12 months & under
- summer twists on our core programs like Little Learners.
browse the calendar, explore what’s new, and start building your summer.
CARE CO. BABYSITTER ACADEMY
A 4-week training program built for middle schoolers who are ready to start sitting.
What you get:
- 4 weeks of hands-on training in Wauwatosa
- CPR + first aid certification
- babysitter starter kit to take home
- 3 summer sessions • grades 5–8
no-brainer memberships
made for real life with little kids.
A Little Village membership turns “what should we do today?” into “let’s go to our place.”
✅ Unlimited play
✅ Member-only hours
✅ Free classes
✅ 10% off everything
☀️ NEW Summer Perk!! All members get FREE enrollment in our Little Joy Summer Reading Program.
What is Little Village?
Little Village is a kid-friendly cafe with a play space!
We offer a full menu (both kiddo & grown-up approved), locally roasted Valentine coffee & an impressive beer & wine list.
Oh, and we have a play space! Parents, yes - dreams really do come true. (Walk-in or reserve a spot)