About Milwaukee Early Care Administration

Mission

Our mission is to promote excellence in early childhood care and education in Milwaukee County. Access to affordable, high-quality child care enhances children's development and family's ability to work. Our staff works closely with the community to train, certify, and monitor family child care providers; promote the Wisconsin Shares child care program; and maintain the integrity of child care in Milwaukee County. Certified family child care providers can care for up to three (3) children under age of seven (7) years, and up to six (6) children total including children ages (7) and older.

Oversight and Administration of MECA

On January 1, 2010 the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) assumed responsibility for the administration of Milwaukee County's Wisconsin Shares program. Milwaukee is the only county in Wisconsin where Wisconsin Shares is operated directly by the state. Child care provider certification is provided by the Milwaukee Early Care Administration (MECA) from a central administrative site located in the City of Milwaukee. MECA contracts with the Department of Health Services for ongoing eligibility and authorization determination for applicants needing Wisconsin Shares assistance.

Leadership

Executive Director – Holly Davis

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