November 22 Child Care Provider Updates

A listserv message will not be sent on Thursday, November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Child Care Counts – It’s November Update/Application Week

This week is the November Child Care Counts Update/Application Week. Update your child attendance and staff records so you don’t miss out on any funding.

Important Reminders

  • This Child Care Counts Update/Application week has been extended and will be open from November 21-29. This extended Update Week is for the November application only.
  • You must review, update, and resubmit your application every See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks.
  • Be sure to carefully review the child and staff lists for attendance and payroll status during the Count Week and hit “submit” once you have completed your review/update.
  • If you do not wish to receive payments, you must withdraw your application during Update Week.
  • Watch the How to Apply videosto view step-by-step instructions on how to submit your application. Review the Updating Your Child Care Counts Information During Update Week video to learn how to make application modifications during Update Week.

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

Child Care Counts Información en español.

YoungStar Transition Updates

DECE will continue to share information on the YoungStar transition as it becomes available. Our next Tuesday Talks with DECE on December 20 will focus on this topic. Mark your calendars!

After seven years of leading the YoungStar program, Erin Gernetzke is leaving DCF on December 2 to serve as Shine Early Learning’s New Project Director. As Shine’s Project Director, Erin will oversee the implementation and operational aspects of YoungStar from the vendor perspective, which will help ensure a seamless transition for the program.

Free Child Care Foundational Training Available!

DCF and our training instructor partners have listened to your requests for accessible and affordable training and support. In response to the workforce shortage in child care, we are pleased to announce that free Child Care Foundational Training is available. Individuals who begin one of the courses listed below on or after June 1, 2022, are eligible for this program.

The Child Care Foundational Training courses covers the following noncredit trainings delivered in person or in an interactive online or interactive correspondence format:  

  • Introduction to the Child Care Profession
  • Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
  • Fundamentals of Family Child Care
  • Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher

See DCF's website for more information, a media bundle, and FAQs, including which training agencies offer these courses and how you can sign up.

Upcoming Parent Place Webinars

  • Virtual Three-Session Series on Adult Anger
    Join Parents Place for a virtual 3-session series on Adult Anger. Explore common causes of anger, learn how to manage your emotions, and find techniques that will help you control your actions before they hurt someone or yourself. Tuesdays at 5:30-7 p.m., 11/29, 12/6, 12/13
  • Love and Logic Webinar Join the Parents Place for the Parenting the Love and Logic Way webinar on December 14 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. This session will prepare you for the Love & Logic series, where you will unlock the codes to cooperation, choices, and consequences. Webinar fee is $10.

Register for both webinars today. Questions? Contact Ann-Marie St John at the Parent Place. 262-549-5574, ext. 244. Learn more about Parent Place.

Reminder: Early Childhood Health Consultation Discussion Webinar – December 1 at 1 p.m.

When can my child return to child care? This question is often asked with the expectation of specific criteria being laid out— of a purely medical decision. The reality is that it’s actually a shared decision between health care professionals, parents, and early childhood educators.

In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Dipesh Navsaria will facilitate a discussion with a panel of experts exploring the topic of shared health-related decision-making.

See flyer for more details. After registering, a confirmation email will follow-up with details on joining the webinar. Questions? Reach out to the Early Childhood Health Consultation team at echc@sohe.wisc.edu. Register today.

Questions? Email echc@sohe.wisc.edu or call 608-228-1377.

Additional ECHC Resources

Reminder: DCF is Hiring Several Positions

  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation, is hiring an Office Manager in their southeastern region. This position is responsible for the administrative operation of the regional/district office and includes supervision of program support staff.  This position is headquartered at our 141 N.W. Barstow Street, Waukesha, WI location and will have the option of working remote 90 percent of the time. The deadline to apply for this position is November 23, 2022.
     
  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Milwaukee Early Care Administration, is hiring several Child Care Subsidy Specialists. These positions will authorize child care for parents and providers by reviewing child care eligibility, ensuring the parent has provided accurate and complete verification documents, applying appropriate state and federal policies, and completing authorizations. The positions are headquartered at our Milwaukee office and will have the option of working remote up to five days per week. The deadline to apply for this position is November 29, 2022.

View all open DCF positions at Wisc.Jobs.