March 5 Child Care Provider Updates Reminder: Ratios and Enhanced Payments Pilots The certification for these two pilots is still available through the Child Care Provider Portal. If you are implementing a 1:7 ratio in a classroom with children 18-30 months, certify your participation today. Read more about the pilots, program details, and updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Ratios Pilot and Enhanced Payments Pilot webpage. If you still have questions, you can email DCFRatiosandEnhancedPayments@wisconsin.gov. WMELS Revision Update The Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its state partner agencies are revising the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS). Wisconsin partnered with Marzano Research to lead a public review of our state's early learning and development guidelines (ELDGs) from October through December 2025. The results are available in the Wisconsin ELDGs Revision Project Phase 1 Findings Brief. A Spanish version of this document is also available. In 2026, Marzano Research will lead development of the next version of our state’s ELDGs. Later in the year, DCF and its partners will invite the public to share feedback on a draft before it is published. Learn more about the ELDG project on the DCF website. Update Your Prices in the Provider Portal When is the last time you checked and updated your prices in the Provider Portal? The prices you enter are part of what determines families’ subsidy authorizations. Please update your program’s prices regularly to ensure accuracy. For more information about updating your CCPP account, review the Child Care Provider Portal Tip Sheet. If you have questions about updating your prices, contact your local agency Upcoming Events and Education/Training Opportunities The below events are hosted by DCF, one of its partners, or is one that may be relevant to the early childhood field. Click/tap on the titles below to learn more about each event. Emotion Regulation in Action: Science-Based Strategies for Early Childhood The UW-Madison Extension, in partnership with the Child Care Resource and Referral Network, is offering in-person continuing education workshops. These workshops are designed specifically for Wisconsin early childhood professionals such as child care providers and administrators. See webpage for dates and locations. Five hours of Wisconsin Registry-approved continuing education Learn more and register today for in-person ECE Workshops. Free Spanish-Language Training Series for Early Childhood Providers Join Thriving Wisconsin for a free Spanish-language training series designed to inspire, empower, and strengthen early childhood practice! This virtual series is dedicated to improving early childhood outcomes by promoting culturally responsive early care and education environments for children and families. View the flyer to learn more or contact elizabeth@thrivingwi.org for additional information.
