2025 Child Care Provider Updates Listserv Archive

Complete your December Bridge Payments application by December 21.  Get ready to submit your intent to participate in Get Kids Ready. | Remember to contact your licensor for any center closures lasting more than two weeks. | Review the latest FAQs for the Wisconsin Shares Subsidy Usage Policy Changes. | Flush water lines after temporary center closures. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Organize your Child Care Bridge Payment records now! | Read the latest Biennial Budget Updates on Ratios and Enhanced Payments Pilots. | Save the date – Join us on Tuesday, December 16 for Tuesday Talks with DECE.  | Read about the Wisconsin Shares Provider Closure Policy. | Read about MECA staff updates and Milwaukee County Child Care Provider Rates. | Read about My Wisconsin ID and Wisconsin child care systems. | Prepare for your biennial radon retesting. | Learn how to decorate and celebrate the holiday season with child-safe tips. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Join us at the evening webinar for Get Kids Ready on December 9. | Review the CCPP! It’s time to check/update your Provider Portal prices. | The November Child Care Bridge Payments update period is closed. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Use DCF’s New Online Roadmap to Child Care Regulation to navigate becoming licensed or certified! | Review the updated Get Kids Ready FAQs. | Read the new DCF/DHS Child Care Basics: Immunization Requirements publication. | Learn about the ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula recall. | Complete your November Bridge Payments application by November 23. | Send in your Business Information Form (BIF) by November 30. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Organize your Child Care Bridge Payment records now! | Listen to the October Tuesday Talks recording. | Brush up on your Wisconsin Shares Program Integrity training! | Send in your Business Information Form (BIF) by November 30. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Start organizing your records for November Count Weeks for Child Care Bridge Payments. | Complete the short EL-TAI kindergarten transition survey by November 15. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about the Wisconsin DHS November FoodShare updates. | Check out the new Get Kids Ready FAQs. | See the new Spanish Wisconsin Shares Subsidy Usage flyer. | The October Child Care Bridge Payments update period is closed. | Reminder: Read about the Waukesha office closure effective October 31. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

View the updated Wisconsin Regulated Child Care Provider Dashboard. | Review the CCPP! It’s time to check/update your Provider Portal prices. | Finalize your application/update for October Child Care Bridge Payments. | Read the important Child Care Provider Portal Security reminders. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Get ready to complete your application/update for October Child Care Bridge Payments. | Join us on Tuesday, October 21 for Tuesday Talks with DECE. | Read about the Waukesha office closure effective October 31. | Reminder: Complete your WMELS Update Survey. | Read about the upcoming changes to the Child Care Finder. | Apply for FEMA flooding assistance by November 12. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Learn more about the Two New YoungStar Policy Updates. | Download the Wisconsin Shares Subsidy Usage Policy flyer to share with parents/caregivers. | Start organizing your records for October Count Weeks for Child Care Bridge Payments. | Reminder: Check out the new DCF Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance webpage! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

View the latest 2025-27 Biennial Budget Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Regulation and Get Kids Ready. | Read updated Group Licensing Rule Books related to ratio changes. | Check out the new DCF Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance webpage! | Catch up on Tuesday Talks with DECE and watch the September recording. | The September Child Care Bridge Payments update period is closed. | Reminder: Read Governor Evers’ press release about the Wisconsin Shares rate increase effective October 1. | Reminder: Learn about Wisconsin Shares subsidy usage policy changes effective October 1. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about the Wisconsin Shares rate increase effective October 1. | Learn about Wisconsin Shares subsidy usage policy changes effective October 1. | Complete your September Child Care Bridge Payments update/application by September 28. | Take the WMELS Statewide Survey today! | Review the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease reminders. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Get ready to update your Child Care Bridge Payments application. | Read and learn more about the WMELS update process. | Watch for WIIN Grant funding opportunities for free lead-in-water testing. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read the latest Get Kids Ready FAQs. | Download the updated Staff-to-Child Ratio Worksheet. | Save the Date! Join us on September 16 for Tuesday Talks with DECE. | Update your Provider Portal staff information today! | Get ready for the next Child Care Bridge Payments update/application week. | Reminder: DCF is hiring a Northern Region Licensing and Certification Specialist position. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Catch up on Tuesday Talks and listen to the August recording. | Complete your Business Information Form (BIF) survey today! | The August Child Care Bridge Payments update period is closed. | Reminder: DCF is hiring a Northern Region Licensing and Certification Specialist position. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about Gov. Evers’ statewide tour highlighting Child Care Bridge Payments. | Learn more about new measles cases in Wisconsin. | Complete your Child Care Bridge Payment update/application by August 31. | Explore the American Red Cross flooding assistance and resources. | Learn more about radon testing after flooding. | Read about the Early Childhood Health Consultation (ECHC) program pause starting September 5. | Reminder: Child Care Foundational Training subsidy is ending on August 31. | Reminder: Encourage families to request fall Wisconsin Shares authorizations now. | Reminder: DCF is hiring a Northern Region Licensing and Certification Specialist position. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

$8.7 million delivered to child care providers through Child Care Bridge Payments. | Learn about available flooding assistance. | Get ready to apply for August Child Care Bridge Payments Update/Application Week. | Reminder: Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) subsidy ends on August 31. | Encourage families to request fall Wisconsin Shares authorizations now. | DCF is hiring a Northern Region Licensing and Certification Specialist position. | Apply for the 4C For Children Spanish Training Consultant position. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Be safe when dealing with flooding in your home or business. | Get ready for the next Child Care Bridge Payments application period. | Read the August Measles Reminders and review the resources. | Save the date: Join us August 19 for Tuesday Talks with DECE.

View the July Child Care Bridge Payments letter in the Child Care Provider Portal on August 15. | Understand the importance of monitoring air quality before going outdoors. | Review the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Resources! | Learn more about WEESSN Child Care Business Coaching. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 
 

Finalize your Child Care Bridge Payments initial application today! | Read about the Early Care and Education Biennial Budget information | Brush up on your Wisconsin Shares Program Integrity training! | Familiarize yourself with your local Family Resource Centers. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Applications for the new Child Care Bridge Payments open July 26! | View DCF Secretary Jeff Pertl’s remarks on the Biennial Budget and the Tuesday Talks slides. | Help find new members of the Parent/Caregiver Advisory Cabinet. | Learn who to contact at DCF by reviewing the Child Care Provider Portal Contact Page | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Learn about the new Child Care Bridge Payments, a limited 12-month payment program! | Review the CCPP! It’s time to check/update your Provider Portal prices. | Spend your February 2025 Child Care Counts funds by July 19, 2025. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Join us for Tuesday Talks on July 15. | Watch for your June Child Care Counts payment on July 11. | Read about Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) subsidies ending August 31. | Learn about tick and mosquito bite prevention. | Help parents learn about Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Prevention training. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Our state took a big step in its work to fix the system with Governor Evers announcing a tentative bipartisan budget deal that includes a more than $330 million investment in early care and education.

Review a new survey showing Wisconsinites support state investment to fix child care problems. | Reminder: the Child Care Counts Program ends June 29. | Complete your June Child Care Counts final application before June 29. | Read about Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) subsidies ending August 31. | Listen to the June Tuesday Talks recording about Online License Continuations and Certification Renewals. | Come work with us! DCF is hiring three Licensing/Certification Specialists. | Learn about low or no cost educational opportunities from Family Resource Centers (FRCs). | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Reminder: the Child Care Counts Program ends June 29. | Review the latest Measles Reminders. | Get ready for June Child Care Counts update period – June 21-29. | Update your Provider Portal staff information. | Reminder: MECA offering extended telephone appointment hours through June 20. | Reminder: Join the DCF Challenging Behaviors listening sessions in June. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Reminder: the Child Care Counts Program ends June 29. | Learn about air quality alerts for your program’s outdoor time. | Prepare for your biennial radon retesting. | Listen to the May Tuesday Talks recording and save the June date. | Learn more about the Eau Claire Regional Office relocation. | The May Child Care Counts application period is closed. | Reminder: Join the DCF Challenging Behaviors listening sessions in June. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 
 

Read about the Child Care Counts program ending in June. | Complete your May Child Care Counts update/application by June 8. | Join the DCF Challenging Behaviors listening sessions in June. | DCF is hiring for a Northern Licensing/Certification Specialist. | Reminder: MECA offering extended telephone appointment hours through June 20. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 5 ends in June. | Beware of fake email requesting information verification. | MECA offering extended telephone appointment hours through June 20. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read the 2025 Market Rate Survey and press release from Governor Evers. | Watch for April Child Care Counts payments on May 30 in the Child Care Provider Portal. | Reminder: Encourage families to request their summer authorizations now! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Reminder: Complete your application for April Child Care Counts by Sunday, May 18. | Mark your calendar for Tuesday Talks on May 20 to learn about day camps. | Reminder: Encourage families to request their summer authorizations now! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Are you ready to submit your April Child Care Counts application/update starting this weekend - May 10-18? | Find out if your child care program is eligible for the Well Compensation Grant Program. | Reminder: DCF is hiring for two positions! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Encourage families to request their summer authorizations now! | Listen to the April Tuesday Talks recording. | Get ready for the Child Care Counts April application/update May 10-18. | Reminder: DCF is hiring for four positions! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

DCF is hiring for two positions: Child Care Modernization Lead and Bureau of Operations and Planning Director! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Learn how you can help reduce SIDS deaths. | Read about the latest NAEYC and YoungStar accreditation changes. | March Child Care Counts payment letters will be available on April 25. | Reminder: DCF is hiring a Northern Region Licensing/Certification Specialist. | Reminder: Submit your 2024-25 Child Care Immunization Assessment by April 30. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Read the survey findings on the impact of Child Care Counts ending. | Join us for Tuesday Talks on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. | Have you changed your child care prices? Update your prices in the Provider Portal today! | Reminder: Complete your application for March Child Care Counts by April 13. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Submit your 2024-25 Child Care Immunization Assessment by April 30. | Complete your application for March Child Care Counts by April 13. | Watch the March Tuesday Talks recording. | Reminder: Read these important measles reminders. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read these important measles reminders. | Get ready – March Child Care Counts update/application period begins April 5. | Reminder: Register for the spring Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) Train-the-Trainer sessions. | Reminder: Join DCF as a Bilingual Child Care Subsidy Specialist! | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Join our team as a Bilingual Child Care Subsidy Specialist | Review the updated Wisconsin Shares Program Integrity Training. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Come work with us! DCF is hiring a Western Region Licensing/Certification Specialist. | Save the date! Join us on March 18 at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks! | Complete your required CPR classes today! | February Child Care Counts application period is closed. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Watch the Tuesday Talks February recording – now available online. | Remember to ensure your Child Care Provider Portal staff information is accurate. | February Child Care Counts application period closes Sunday, March 9. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Review a summary of Governor Evers’ proposed ECE investments for the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. | Organize your records for the February Child Care Counts Update Period. | Register for the spring Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) Train-the-Trainer sessions. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about Governor Evers’ 2025-27 Biennial Budget address and child care proposals. | Check it out – Child care regulation applications are now online. | Get ready for the February Child Care Counts Update Period. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about federal funding and Child Care Counts and Wisconsin Shares payments. | Save the date! Join us on February 18 at 1:30 for Tuesday Talks with DECE. | Access your January Child Care Counts funds on February 14. | Reminder: Try out the new Wisconsin Shares Child Care Estimator tool. | Reminder: DCF is hiring two Child Care Licensing Specialists. | Read about Supporting Families Together Association’s name change to Thriving Wisconsin. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about upcoming Child Care Counts payments. | Try out the new Wisconsin Shares Child Care Estimator tool. | Review who to contact for Child Care Foundational Training questions. | Listen to the January Tuesday Talks recording. | DCF is hiring two Child Care Licensing Specialists. | January Child Care Counts application period is closed. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read about federal funding for Wisconsin Shares and YoungStar Quality Adjustments. | Read or watch the 2025 State of the State Address to learn more about Gov. Evers 2025 child care budget proposals. | January Child Care Counts application period closes Sunday, February 2. | Reminder: Update your prices in the Provider Portal today! | Learn about free advice and training for small businesses from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office for Business and Entrepreneurship. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

It’s almost time to update your January Child Care Counts applications. | Have you changed your child care prices? Update your prices in the Provider Portal today! | Application Deadline Extended: DCF is hiring for the Southeastern Licensing/Certification Specialist | Reminder: Watch for your 1099 Form from FIS. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Watch for your 1099 Form from FIS. | Mark your calendar for Tuesday Talks on January 21! | Get ready to update your January Child Care Counts applications. | Come work with us! DCF is hiring for the Southeastern Licensing/Certification Specialist position. | Take action to mitigate radon during January – Radon Action Month! | Read about the new respiratory illness vaccination promotion tool kits. | Watch the recorded webinar about the updated communicable diseases chart. | Reminder: Complete the Child Care Foundational Trainer Survey by January 17. | Reminder: Plan for Voluntary Payment Agreement (VPA) processing delays. 

View the Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) biennial budget recommendations to Governor Evers. | Read about the reduced fee for fingerprint background checks. | Plan for Voluntary Payment Agreement (VPA) processing delays. | Complete the Child Care Foundational Trainer Survey by January 17. | Maintain or restore your facility water quality after temporary closures. | Listen to the December Tuesday Talks recording. Check your Child Care Counts for December payment letters and spending deadlines. | Attend the free Early Childhood Health Consultation (ECHC) webinar today at 1 p.m. – Quick Tips for Every Early Childhood Care Provider. See Upcoming Events and Education/Training Opportunities.