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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER WEE-B-KIDS Owner: Vicki Matheys “From ordinary to extraordinary” HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS? I have been the owner of Wee-B-Kids Child Care & Preschool since October 15, 1985. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET STARTED? When I was young, my mom ran a daycare in our church and I helped her by doing little things. I fell in love with the children and decided to follow this same path. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE BUSINESS? One of my favorite parts of this business is the camaraderie between the children and the staff. Everyone truly seems to enjoy each other’s company. WHAT ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS LIKE? All of the parents I meet are very family-oriented professionals. WHY SHOULD NEW CUSTOMERS DISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS? Here at Wee-B-Kids Child Care Center & Preschool, we offer a flex-program where you pay only for the needed days. You fill out a weekly schedule & you are charged accordingly. We are very child friendly. It’s all about the kids. Children learn through play, practice & consistency. ARE THERE ANY PLANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO EXPAND, ETC.? We currently have the Brookfield location with an additional center in Menomonee Fall and do not have any plans for any additional locations. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES? Some of our favorite local businesses in the area are (Walmart), Pick N Save, Marty’s Pizza, US Bank, Walgreens, Michael’s, Panera Bread, Champs, McDonald’s & Cousins. I bank & shop locally. It is very convenient for me. I live on McDonald’s “pop with ice & a straw”. WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW? Brookfield has been Wee-B-Kids home since 1985. We have grown together throughout the years. We offer a preschool program throughout the school year. We hold three field trips per week in the summer. We serve a nutritious lunch & two snacks daily. They are included in your tuition. We have a large outdoor facility, as well as a large muscle room. All staff is OPR certified. We offer several additional activities for all ages. Wee · B · Kids Receive first week CHILD CARE CENTER & PRESCHOOL FREE 1350 Davidson Road · Brookfield, WI 53045 (located just west of Calhoun & Greenfield) 262-785-9474 with this ad (new enrollment only) Open 6am-6pm, Monday - Friday Quality Preschool & Child Care · Flexible Scheduling - Pay Only for Days Needed · Preschool Available in the Mornings · Full & Par t-Time C hild Care · Infant & Toddler Care · Before & After Grade School Care · Transportation Available to and from Swanson, Brookfield El, Wisconsin Hills, Poplar Creek, Ronald Reagan, Orchard L ane and Hillcrest · L arge Indoor & Outdoor Facility · Field Trips · Hot Lunch Included SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES - STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES HOLIDAY 2016 11