
Frances Starms, Early Education Pioneer
Frances Starms imagined a world in which income level and zip code posed no limitation to a child’s ability or achievements in the classroom and in the community.

Green & Healthy School
We are committed to saving water, learning about the environment, reducing our carbon footprint, and embedding environmental education into our curriculum.

Two Schools, One School Community
United in cultural and educational philosophy, Starms Discovery Learning Center is the perfect academic home for your Starms Early Childhood Center graduate.
Grades
K3 – K5
School Hours
9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Wisconsin Response to Intervention (RtI) Center has recognized Starms Early Childhood Center for our work toward fully implementing a system that leads to improved student outcomes. We earned a Bronze Award for Behavior!
News
ECC->DLC Parent Pick Up Information
Starms Early Childhood Center Drop-Off/Pick-Up Update Effective Monday, March 17th Starms ECC...
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New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15
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