As universal public 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) continues to expand across the state, many are not aware that 4K has a history going back over 160 years. The first kindergarten in the United States was founded in Watertown, Wisconsin in 1856, shortly after the first “kindergarten” was opened in Germany in 1837 by Friedrich Fröebel. Read more.
Happy New Year! Plus Our 2022 Highlights
Let’s take a look back on just a few of our accomplishments in 2022, plus staff comings and goings.