Little Cub Academy LLC

Our Teachers

I have worked with children and families for more than 20 years. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Middle Education in 2011 and began my career working in elementary and middle school classrooms, including teaching STEM and technology. After becoming a mother, I opened an in-home childcare program, A Mom’s Love and Care LLC, which I operated for eight years and earned a 5-Star YoungStar rating. My passion for providing high-quality, family-centered care eventually led me to open Little Cub Academy in 2024. I have also completed the Wisconsin Administrator Credential and the Small Business Certificate through WCTC.

As both an owner and a mother of three, I understand how important it is for families to know their children are safe, loved, and genuinely known by their caregivers. My goal has always been to create a childcare center that feels more like an extension of the family than a large corporate program. I remain actively involved in the center each day, supporting our children, teachers, and families.

Our leadership team includes experienced co-directors, licensed educators, and our Program Coordinator, Miss Marisa, who brings more than 30 years of experience working with young children. Our team members have a variety of educational backgrounds, childcare credentials, and classroom experience. Staff receive ongoing professional development, CPR and First Aid training, required licensing education, and hands-on support from our administrative and mentor teams.

Together, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment with small class sizes, meaningful relationships, hands-on learning experiences, and consistent communication with families. We want every child to feel safe, valued, and excited to come to Little Cub Academy each day.

Philosophy

At Little Cub Academy, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to explore. Our program combines purposeful, age-appropriate curriculum with hands-on learning through play, art, music, literacy, math, science, sensory activities, baking, outdoor exploration, and real-world experiences.

We recognize that every child develops at their own pace. Our teachers meet children where they are, celebrate their individual strengths, and encourage growth in all areas—including social-emotional development, communication, independence, creativity, and problem-solving.

Our program is built around strong relationships. We value small class sizes, consistent caregivers, open communication, and meaningful partnerships with families. We want parents to feel welcomed, informed, and confident that their child is genuinely known and cared for.

Above all, we strive to create a warm, family-centered environment where children can build confidence, form friendships, discover new interests, and develop a lifelong love of learning. At Little Cub Academy, children are not simply enrolled in our program—they become part of our Little Cub family.

Location

Little Cub Academy is conveniently located in the heart of Mukwonago, a beautiful, family-friendly community. Our central location makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for families who live or work in Mukwonago and the surrounding areas.

We are close to several local neighborhoods, elementary schools, parks, and other community resources. We also provide before-and-after-school care with transportation to three nearby schools: Clarendon Avenue Elementary, Rolling Hills Elementary, and St. James Catholic School.

Our location allows us to stay connected to the community while giving families a convenient, welcoming place for children of multiple ages to receive care. Families can have their younger children and school-age children cared for through one trusted program, helping make busy mornings and afternoons a little easier.

About our program

Welcome to Little Cub Academy LLC in Mukwonago! Our school offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where dedicated staff create a supportive space for young learners. With our hands-on approach, children engage in exciting experiences that foster their growth and love for learning. We’re here to help your little ones thrive every step of the way!

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am the owner of Little Cub Academy. I am a mom, teacher, business owner, and most importantly — someone who has always had a passion for caring for and teaching little ones. I hold my Bachelor’s Degree in Education and have worked with children of all ages for over 20 years as a Substitute Teacher, Middle School Teacher, and owner of a licensed in-home child care program, A Mom’s Love & Care LLC.

After just a few years of running my in-home daycare, I found myself with a waitlist of over 30 families seeking care for their little ones. While I loved the close relationships and “home away from home” environment that an in-home setting offered, I knew there was a greater need in our community for quality child care. That became my motivation to open Little Cub Academy — a place where we could continue providing loving, individualized care while helping even more families.

What makes Little Cub Academy unique is that although we have grown, we have worked incredibly hard to maintain that warm, family-like feeling that made my in-home program so special. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, loved, supported, and known. Our team takes the time to truly build relationships with our children and families, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels at home.

Over the past 2.5 years, Little Cub Academy has grown tremendously — not only in enrollment, but in the quality, professionalism, and educational experiences we provide. We are proud participants in Wisconsin’s YoungStar Program, an optional quality improvement system designed to help child care centers continuously learn, grow, and exceed expectations. In just a short time, Little Cub Academy earned a 4-Star YoungStar Rating, an accomplishment that is uncommon for a newer center and reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team.

At Little Cub Academy, we focus on creating a fun, safe, nurturing, and educational environment where children can learn, grow, socialize, and thrive. Each classroom follows a consistent daily routine to help children feel confident, supported, and successful. Our teachers work collaboratively to create engaging weekly themes and hands-on lesson plans focused on literacy, math, science, art, fine motor, gross motor, and social-emotional development.

Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed with learning centers including dramatic play, reading, math and manipulatives, building blocks, science, sensory exploration, and more — encouraging children to learn through play, creativity, and discovery. We also create individual student portfolios to celebrate milestones, track growth, and help set meaningful developmental goals for each child.

Most importantly, our teachers and administrative team go above and beyond every day to support not only our children, but one another. We believe when teachers feel supported, children thrive — and our team works hard to create a positive, welcoming environment for every child and family who walks through our doors.

We all know parenting is amazing, but it can also be exhausting — and sometimes it truly takes a village. At Little Cub Academy, we strive to be more than just a child care center. We want to be a trusted partner for families — a safe, loving place where children can build friendships, gain confidence, explore the world around them, and prepare for a bright future.

Thank you for trusting us with your little ones and joining us on this incredible journey. Welcome to our home away from home — welcome to the Little Cub Academy family.