★★★★★
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
this sunday
july 12
july 12
a garden inspired market + party
gather & grow
sunday, july 12 · 8am-1pm · on the patio & 65th street · free to attend
20+ local makers, karaoke led by lv staff, booth bingo, a bubble fog machine (everyone's fave) & hot buttered popcorn from a vintage popcorn wagon.
free tote alert: the first 75 people to rsvp & show up get a free gather & grow tote. they go fast!
rsvp & claim your tote
rsvp is free & takes about 30 seconds
can't make it? we'll be back aug 9, sep 13 & oct 11
The next three themed weeks are almost here
Drop-off camp for K4 through 1st graders, Tuesdays through Thursdays. Drop in for a single class or reserve the full 3-day week. Your first class is free.
Tue 7/14
Wed 7/15
Thu 7/16
The K-Pop World Tour
Travel from Seoul to São Paulo through dance, global snacks, and rhythm-based reading. No passport required.
Reserve→
Tue 7/21
Wed 7/22
Thu 7/23
The Mad Scientist's Slime Lab
Goggles on. Magnificent mistakes encouraged. Fizz, pop, fly, repeat.
Reserve→
Tue 7/28
Wed 7/29
Thu 7/30
The Lost Lagoon: Pirates & Mermaids
A hidden map, a treasure chest, and a week of collaborative storytelling, ship engineering, and shimmering mermaid tails.
Reserve→New to Story Sprouts? Your first class is free. See if it's the right fit for you and your kid before you commit.
See all 10 themed weeksSummer 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)