Tuesday Talks with DECE Recordings Información en español Expand the accordions below to watch the available recordings of Tuesday Talks with DECE. 2024 Recordings January 16, 2024: Child Care Counts, 2024 Preview, and Wisconsin Registry This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives an update on Child Care Counts as well as a look into 2024 activities for DCF’s Division of Early Care and Education. Following those updates, the Wisconsin Registry also gives an update on their programing and the upcoming changes to their profile requirements. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), and Danielle Earley (Wisconsin Registry) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Wisconsin Registry February 20, 2024: Pre-Licensing, Child Care Counts, YoungStar Quality Adjustment, and YoungStar Connect This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives updates on Pre-Licensing, Child Care Counts, and YoungStar Quality Adjustments. Following those updates, YoungStar Connect also gives an update on their programing. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Tina Feaster (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Erin Gernetzke (YoungStar Connect), Sarah Talbot (YoungStar Connect), Becky Breda (YoungStar Connect), and Amberlee Bosse (YoungStar Connect) Resources Pre-Licensing webpage Child Care Counts webpage YoungStar Quality Adjustments webpage March 19, 2024: Child Care Foundational Training This Tuesday Talks covers changes coming to Child Care Foundational Training. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF) and Tina Feaster (DCF) Resources Child Care Foundational Training webpage April 16, 2024: Day Camps This Tuesday Talks covers common violations for Day Camps in 2024 as well as other topics to get Day Camps ready for summer. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Amanda St. Martin (DCF), and Rob McCoy (DCF) Note: This video has been edited due to a mistake in information given regarding fees for background checks. As a child care provider, if you forget to remove staff from your Child Care Provider Portal and an annual background check runs, you are responsible for those charges. If you have questions about this, please visit: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ccbgcheck. Resources: Child Care Provider Portal iChildCare Portal DCF-F-CFS0053 Staff Record – Child Care Centers DCF-F-CFS1675 Child Record Checklist – Day Camps for Children DCF-F-2453 Staff Record Checklist – Day Camps for Children DCF-F-CFS0059 Authorization to Administer Medication – Child Care Centers Completion of Pre-Camp Training Licensing Rules for Day Camps for Children with Commentary Wisconsin Afterschool Network (WAN) Summer Camp Guide Book May 21, 2024: Child Care Counts Round 5, Child Care Foundational Training, and YoungStar Analysis and Listening Sessions In this Tuesday Talk, DECE gives a reminder about the upcoming Child Care Counts Round 5 information; shares updates on Child Care Foundational Trainings, as well as newly available funding; and shares updates on YoungStar, including information on the Quality Adjustment and Analysis and Listening Session work. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Terra Klein (DCF), and Tina Feaster (DCF) Resources: Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Foundational Training webpage YoungStar Quality Adjustments webpage YoungStar Analysis and Listening Session webpage June 18, 2024: Child Care Counts and Background Check Updates In this Tuesday Talk, DECE gives a reminder about the upcoming Child Care Counts Round 5 information and as well as a reminder for background check and fingerprint renewals. Speakers: Daria Hall (DCF), Terra Klein (DCF), Sam Wallace (DCF), and Laura Utech (DCF) Resources: Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Background Check Requirements webpage July 16, 2024: Child Care Counts, the Market Rate Survey, and Improvements to Wisconsin Shares In this Tuesday Talk, DECE gives a reminder about the upcoming Child Care Counts Round 5 information, previews the 2024 Market Rate Survey, and showcases some new improvements to the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Terra Klein (DCF), Daria Hall (DCF), and Cailey Jamison (DCF) Resources: Child Care Counts webpage 2024 Market Rate Survey Wisconsin Shares webpage August 20, 2024: Child Care Counts and the Child Care Supply and Demand Survey In this Tuesday Talk, DECE gives a reminder about Child Care Counts Round 5 information and then previews the Child Care Supply and Demand Survey results, which were collected in past Child Care Counts application surveys. Speakers: Daria Hall (DCF), Braxton Brown (DCF), Hilary Shager (IRP), Zach Bauer (IRP), and Liesl Hostetter (IRP) Resources: Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Supply and Demand Summary Child Care Supply and Demand Report September 17, 2024: Early Childhood Inclusion and Wisconsin Wayfinder In this Tuesday Talk, we begin with a welcome and introduction from Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl. Then we share a few DCF resources related to Early Childhood Inclusion before hearing from the Department of Health Services’, Emily Brach, about an exciting tool called Wisconsin Wayfinder. Speakers: Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl (DCF), Priya Bhatia (DCF), Jason Rahn (DCF), and Emily Brach (DHS) Resources: YoungStar Early Childhood Inclusion webpages Wisconsin Wayfinder October 15, 2024: Wisconsin Shares and Child Care Foundational Training In this Tuesday Talk, we begin with a recap on the upcoming Child Care Foundational Training changes and subsidy. Then we talk about upcoming Wisconsin Shares changes. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Tina Feaster (DCF), and Cailey Jamison (DCF) Resources: Child Care Foundational Training webpage Wisconsin Shares for Child Care Providers webpage November 19, 2024: Child Care Counts Survey and ARPA Wrap-Up In this Tuesday Talk, we begin with a quick review of the survey providers will expect to see in their November Child Care Counts application. Then we review all of the work accomplished through DCF with funding from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Speakers: Cailey Jamison (DCF) and Hilary Shager (IRP) Resources: Child Care Counts webpage ARPA Closure Report 2023 Recordings January 17, 2023: Child Care Counts Program C: Promoting Inclusive Spaces In this Tuesday Talks with DECE, you will learn more about Child Care Counts Program C - Promoting Inclusive Spaces, which will be part of the march Child Care Counts application. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to hear from IFF, a non-profit lender, real estate consultant with experience improving ECE facilities who want to make their space more inclusive. IFF will share ideas and best practices for making ECE facilities more inclusive. Note: IFF is not involved with administration of Child Care Counts Program C. The IFF portion of the presentation is to share their ideas, expertise, and suggestions in creating inclusive spaces. Please continue contact the Child Care Counts Call Center with all questions related to Child Care Counts and Program C. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Lisa Williams (IFF), and Rick Raleigh (IFF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage IFF Slide Deck (for context around these slides, watch the January Tuesday Talks recording above) February 21, 2023: Funding Opportunities: Dream Up! and Child Care Counts Program C In this Tuesday Talks with DECE, you will learn more about Child Care Counts Program C - Promoting Inclusive Spaces, which will be part of the March Child Care Counts application. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to hear about the Project Growth Dream Up! grant program, which opened applications for its third round of funding on February 20. Speakers: Christian Albouras (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), and Andrea Cammilleri (DCF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Dream Up! webpage March 21, 2023: Rule Revisions (DCF 250, 251, and 252) and Regulation 101 This Tuesday Talks with DECE begins with an overview of Regulation and then dives in deeper into the rule revisions (DCF 250, 251, and 252) that took effect in March. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Tina Feaster (DCF), and Amanda St. Martin (DCF) Resources Rule Revisions webpage Exceptions webpage Child Care Licensing Rules and Manuals April 18, 2023: Child Care Counts Round 3 This Tuesday Talks very briefly reminds folks to apply for the open Partner Up! grant program, then goes into detail on the upcoming Round 3 of the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF) and Terra Klein (DCF) Resources Partner Up! webpage Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Counts Payments Data webpage May 16, 2023: Child Care Counts Round 3 and YoungStar Updates This Tuesday Talks very briefly reminds folks to apply for the open Partner Up! grant program, then goes into detail on the upcoming Round 3 of the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Terra Klein (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), and Jason Rahn (DCF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Counts Round 3 Terms and Conditions YoungStar Inclusion webpages Wisconsin's Early Childhood Inclusion Tool Kit June 20, 2023: Brief Budget Update and YoungStar Connect This Tuesday Talks very briefly reviews the Joint Finance Committee motion on the DCF budget and then dives into the new YoungStar Connect website and My YoungStar Connect platform. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Mark Andrews (DCF), Erin Gernetzke (YoungStar Connect), Amberlee Bosse (YoungStar Connect), and Sarah Talbot (YoungStar Connect) Resources YoungStar Connect My YoungStar Connect July 18, 2023: Child Care Counts, Background Checks, and Other Updates This Tuesday Talks very briefly reviews the biennial budget and the participation deadline for Child Care Counts Round 3. Then it covers what you need to know about background checks and how to find information in the Provider Portal. Speakers: Christian Albouras (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), and Samuel Wallace (DCF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Barred Offenses Table Fieldprint website Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) Background Check Requirements webpage Background Check FAQs Who Needs a Background Check? CCPP Information webpage CCPP Training Video CCPP User Guide CCPP Security Guide August 15, 2023: Child Care Counts, Background Checks, and Other Updates This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives an update on the August Payment Letter and what to expect for the remainder of the Child Care Counts Round 3 program. Following that update, the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association speaks about the REWARD program and how child care providers can apply for and receive this stipend. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Amy Schuster (WECA) Resources Child Care Counts webpage REWARD webpage September 19, 2023: Child Care Counts and Wisconsin Shares Updates Speakers: Christian Albouras (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Junior Martin (DCF), Elizabeth Riley (DCF), and Laura Knott (DCF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Wisconsin Shares Subsidy Changes webpage October 17, 2023: Child Care Counts and the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives an update on Child Care Counts. Following that update, the Wisconsin Shares team addresses questions submitted in advance of the October Tuesday Talks session, including the new policy changes and common questions we receive about the program in general. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Junior Martin (DCF), Elizabeth Riley (DCF), and Laura Knott (DCF) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Wisconsin Shares Subsidy Changes webpage November 21, 2023: Child Care Counts, YoungStar Quality Adjustment, and Early Childhood Health Consultation This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives an update on Child Care Counts and the YoungStar Quality Adjustment. Following that update, the Early Childhood Health Consultation (ECHC) team discusses their program and how child care providers can utilize their services. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Dr. Dipesh Navsaria (ECHC), and Maria Morgen (ECHC) Resources Child Care Counts webpage YoungStar Quality Adjustment webpage ECHC Resources Library Caring for Our Children ECHC Health Policy Template ECHC Webinars ECHC Events Teachers, Toddlers, & Tissues Podcast December 19, 2023: Child Care Counts and Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network (WEESSN) Educator Assistance Program (EAP) This Tuesday Talks very briefly gives an update on Child Care Counts. Following that update, the Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network (WEESSN) discusses their Educator Assistance Program (EAP) and how provider can benefit from its services. Speakers: Daria Hall (DCF), Chelsey Thill (DCF), Kelly Matthews (WEESSN), and Tarnesha Miller (WEESSN) Resources Child Care Counts webpage WEESSN EAP 2022 Recordings June 21, 2022: Child Care Counts Learn the top five tips things to know about Child Care Counts, which include: CCC Impact Spending Down Payments Tracking Spending How to get the most out of CCC Resources (We're here for you!) Speakers: Erin Arango-Escalante, Terra Klein, and Dan Eckhardt Resources Child Care Counts webpage Round 1 Spending Tool July 19, 2022: Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 2 Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 2 begins in August. In this webinar, you will learn more about: Important Dates and Deadlines for Round 2 Expanded Allowable Expenses for Program B Non-Standard Hours Add-on Feedback Questions – How to Prepare Next Audit Letters go out Late-July Speakers: Erin Arango-Escalante, Terra Klein, Rosalva Orozco, Disa Patel, and Hilary Shager (IRP) Resources Child Care Counts webpage Child Care Counts calendar Feedback Questions PDF Payment Data webpage Round 1 Spending Tool August 16, 2022: Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 2 Continued Listen in as we continue the discussion on Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 2. In this webinar, you will learn more about: The basics of Child Care Counts Application updates for Round 2 Feedback questions Summer/fall changes Child Care Counts Call Center reminders Speakers: Terra Klein and Rosalva Orozco Resources Child Care Counts webpage Payment Data webpage Feedback Questions PDF Round 1 Spending Tool September 20, 2022: Children with Special Needs Join us as we speak with DHS on the importance of collaboration when caring for children with special needs. In this webinar we talk about: Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot Child Care Counts Add-on Promoting inclusive spaces Speakers: Erin Arango-Escalante, Elizabeth Mertens, and Lori Wittemann Resources Contact the county Birth to 3 Program Birth to 3 Program: First 1,000 Days Wisconsin Child Find Campaign Birth to 3 Program: First 1,000 Days Toolkit Materials for Families Referral to Birth to 3 Program form Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program brochure Wisconsin Shares Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot Providers webpage Fidelity Information Services (FIS) registration form YoungStar Inclusion webpage Wisconsin Shares Inclusion Rate Request October 18, 2022: YoungStar Transition Join us as we speak with Supporting Families Together Association (SFTA) and Shine Early Learning regarding the YoungStar administration transition. In this webinar we talk about: Background and timeline What’s changing and what’s not Current work by SFTA Meet Shine Early Learning What to expect Speakers: Erin Arango-Escalante (DCF), Mark Andrews (DCF), Matricia Patterson (SFTA), Ken Taylor (Shine Early Learning), and Charlie Geier (Shine Early Learning) Resources YoungStar Administration webpage Submit questions through the Google Form November 15, 2022: Resources for Providers: WEESSN and Free Child Care Foundational Training In this talk, we discuss WEESSN, the Educator Assistance Program (EAP), tax tools for child care providers, and DCF’s Free Child Care Foundational Trainings. Speakers: Erin Arango-Escalante (DCF), Tina Feaster (DCF), Jenna Finley (DCF), Kelly Matthews (WEESSN), Paula Drew (WEESSN), Tarnesha Sanders (WEESSN), Gary Romano (Civitas) Resources Sign up for WEESSN WEESSN Tax Guides Contact WEESSN: weessn@wisconsinearlychildhood.org Sign up for Free Child Care Foundational Training on the Wisconsin Registry Statewide Training Calendar December 20, 2022: YoungStar Services Transition Continued Hear from DCF, Supporting Families Together Association (SFTA), and Shine Early Learning as they continue to discuss the YoungStar services transition from SFTA to Shine Early Learning. Speakers: Priya Bhatia (DCF), Mark Andrews (DCF), Matricia Patterson (SFTA), Ken Taylor (Shine Early Learning), and Erin Gernetzke (Shine Early Learning) Resources YoungStar Administration webpage Shine Early Learning website SFTA website
