Penfield Children's Center
Civic and Social OrganizationsWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
Penfield Children's Center is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operating in the civic and social services sector. It provides integrated early education, health services, and family programming for infants and young children, with a focus on those who have developmental delays or disabilities, serving more than 1,700 children annually in a safe, stimulating environment that involves families and community partners. Established in 1967 and named after Dr. Wilder Penfield, the neurosurgeon who emphasized early intervention, the center anchors its approach in early brain development to support physical, cognitive, language, social, and self-help skills. It targets families of very young children who need coordinated education, health, and support services to maximize development. In 2026, Penfield partnered with Alverno College to bring art and music therapy into its Green and Gold classrooms, reflecting ongoing collaborations to expand therapeutic offerings.