About Phases

About Phases

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to prepare children spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically to be productive students in school which will lead them to being productive citizens.

PHILOSOPHY

At Phases we believe that all children are able to learn at their own pace utilizing their own learning style.

Phases Child Care Center is a licensed child care provider located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our nurturing and passionate approach to childhood development is anchored by a curriculum designed to build a strong educational foundation in each child.

About Phases
"Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations."

Dr. Mae Jemison – First African-American female Astronaut
About Ryann

Meet Ryann

About Ryann

Ryann Counce-Barnes M.Ed.

My name is Ryann Counce-Barnes and I am an owner of a family and a group center in an urban area of Milwaukee, WI. My programs have successfully been operating since April 2012 and December 2021. I have a wide range of experience in the field of education and work with children from ages of 6 weeks to 21 years. Over the years, I have worked in the area of child care in family centers, group centers and summer camp programs.

 I was employed with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for 19 years and I have also worked in the areas of Special Education and School Administration and  with students that were over age and under credit in areas of GED and Credit Recovery.   In my early years of working with MPS I worked part time in the evening and summer months in both family and group child care centers owned by a close family friend.

I decided to open my family child care center, when I became pregnant with my youngest son. My idea was to open my own program and quit working for MPS, so that I could be home with my newborn baby. My passion for children and my career did not allow me to leave MPS and I kept teaching for ten more years. I finally took a leap of faith and retired from public school teaching in May 2021.  In December of 2021, I partnered with my sister in law and opened a small group center serving 30 kids.

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My experiences within the child care field have expanded my interests in the area of early child care. I am a member of a few committees and work with other professionals in the field as an advocate and a supporter for them and their business. My plan is to be a voice for providers in my area, to ensure that we are all being treated fair.

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Why Choose Phases?

At Phases Child Care Center, our top priority is providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment for your child. The focus of our child care service is to address the alarming statistics below concerning families in Milwaukee which will in turn help build stronger communities.

Personalized Programs Built For Success

We offer tutoring, parental resources, and much more in a professional family setting. Our program is geared towards the success of children.

Highly Trained and Experienced Staff

Our childcare service provides dynamic and passionate teachers dedicated to the success of every child. We offer nutritious meals in a safe and structured environment

Focus on Nurturing and Developmental Growth

At Phases Child Care Center our educational instruction is designed to meet developmental milestones.

2021-2022 Child Care Statistics and Industry Trends - Milwaukee, Wi.

African American families living in extreme poverty in Milwaukee.

33%

Children in single-parent families

32%

Children whose parents lack secure employment

22%

Households at or below the lowest literacy level

25%

Young children (ages 3 and 4) not in school

56%

Fourth-graders not proficient in reading

64%
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Our Mission

“My professional philosophy is that all children are able to learn at their own pace utilizing their own learning style. My vision as an educator is to prepare children spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically to be productive students in school which will lead to being productive citizens. I will help children reach the goals listed by having meaningful conversations, incorporating high quality lessons and building positive relationships in my program.”

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Do You Have Additional Questions?

We welcome you to contact us for more information
about any of our child care services.