November 8 Child Care Provider Updates

November Tuesday Talks with DECE – Resources for Providers: WEESSN and Free Child Care Foundational Training

Our next Tuesday Talks with DECE will take place on Tuesday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. through Zoom.

Next week’s talk is on the Resources for Providers: Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network (WEESSN) and Free Child Care Foundational Training. No need to register. Just follow the Zoom link posted on our website at the time of the webinar. You can also download the re-occurring calendar invite with the Zoom information in it. Spanish interpretation will be available (Información en español).

View the lineup on our website. Subscribe to our child care listserv to receive updates on upcoming talks.

Child Care Counts October Payments Available by November 18

Applications for the October Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by November 18, 2022, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal.

The November Count Weeks are November 6-19. The next update/application period is November 21-29, 2022. Organize your records now so you are ready for update/application week. You must review and update your application every month. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks.

Spending Deadline Reminder

All Stabilization Payment Program funds must be spent within 120 days from the date of the payment letter. See the Use of Funds section of the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

  • June 2022 funds must be spent by November 12, 2022.
  • July 2022 funds must be spent by December 17, 2022.

If you need assistance, please email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and leave your detailed questions at 608-535-3650.

Child Care Counts Información en español.

DCF is Hiring Two Positions

  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation, is hiring a 60 percent Licensing/Certification Specialist position in their southeastern region. This position evaluates, licenses and monitors assigned child care programs (family child care, group child care, day camps) through in-person on-site visits to determine compliance with regulations established by the Department of Children and Families in order to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the children being served. This position is headquartered at our 141 NW Barstow Street, Waukesha, WI location and will have the option of working remotely up to 95 percent.The deadline to apply for this position is November 9, 2022.
     
  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation is hiring a Child Care Licensing Section Manager in their northern region. This position is a professional supervisory position responsible for providing management, supervision, coordination, and leadership in the implementation of regulatory activities and quality assurance of regulated childcare programs. This position is responsible for overseeing the licensing and monitoring of family and group childcare programs, day camps and license-exempt public-school programs in Wisconsin’s northern counties.This position is headquartered in Rhinelander, WI and will have the option of working remotely up to 90 percent. The deadline to apply for this position is November 10, 2022.

View all open DCF positions at Wisc.Jobs.