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Best Special Needs Schools in Brookfield, Wisconsin (2026)

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All 'Bout Children Preschool

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Brookfield, WIGrades PreK-5

All 'Bout Children Preschool in Brookfield, WI, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a bilingual (English/Spanish) educational environment. Serving children from infancy through elementary age, the school provides a rich array of programs designed to foster active learning and play, allowing students to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways. With a philosophy centered around engagement and reflection, All 'Bout Children emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences that build understanding and confidence. The caring and attentive staff are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where each child's unique needs are met. What sets All 'Bout Children apart is its focus on community involvement and family partnerships, ensuring that parents are integral to their child's educational journey. The school also offers specialized facilities and fun summer camps, making it a vibrant place for children to learn and grow together.

  • Preschool
  • Private school
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The Richardson School - Brookfield

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Brookfield, WIGrades K-12 & up to 22

The Richardson School’s Brookfield campus is part of a Wisconsin therapeutic day school network serving children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental or neurological disabilities and emotional or behavioral concerns. Our goal is to help students make academic and behavioral progress that can support a return to their home schools. School teams use a structured setting and therapeutic approaches while working with families and district partners. Brookfield also offers Bobcat Camp during school breaks and summer for children ages five through seventeen with autism and other developmental disabilities; the network lists camp hours as weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can contact the school to discuss enrollment, placement, and the current campus program.

  • Therapeutic Day School
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Neurological disabilities
  • Behavioral concerns
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Comparing school options in Brookfield

The School District of Elmbrook describes itself as serving Brookfield, Elm Grove, and New Berlin. Its Special Education department takes written referrals through the Director of Special Education, and general questions about referrals and evaluations go to the department at 262-781-3030, extension 11183. Confirm your attendance area by address before you start.

Elmbrook offers free developmental screenings for 3 and 4 year olds not yet in 4K, done through observation, informal assessment, and play, with a short parent conference afterward. A screening is not required before an evaluation. Formal evaluations start at age 3 for children living within district boundaries, and an IEP team decides eligibility. Once an IEP is written, the district determines a placement and offers it to parents.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Brookfield

Do I need a screening before Elmbrook evaluates my preschooler?
No. Elmbrook says a screening is not required before the evaluation process. Screenings are brief and give families general strategies. If you or someone close to your child believes there is a disability, contact the early childhood team to make a referral for a formal evaluation, available from age 3. See our early intervention guide.
How do I refer my child in Elmbrook?
Wisconsin requires referrals in writing, with the reason you believe your child has a disability. Elmbrook directs referrals to its Director of Special Education and general questions to 262-781-3030, extension 11183. The district then appoints an IEP team. Our request guide shows what to include in the letter.
What happens after Elmbrook writes an IEP?
Elmbrook explains that the IEP sets goals, objectives, supports, and related services, and then an appropriate educational placement is determined and offered to parents. Parents are part of the IEP team throughout. Prepare questions about placement options before the meeting with our IEP prep checklist.
Does Elmbrook evaluate students in private schools?
Yes. Elmbrook says it locates, identifies, and evaluates children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools, including religious schools, located in the district. Separately, Wisconsin's Special Needs Scholarship Program serves students with an IEP or services plan who attend a participating private school; families apply to the school directly.

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