Wisconsin Child Care

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At the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), we have a priority—to achieve a state where all children have access to the quality early care and education they deserve. We work toward that mission by promoting the social well-being of children and families through safe, high-quality early education experiences. DCF is also committed to supporting low-income working families by sharing the cost of child care. Helping families access affordable, quality child care, gets Wisconsin another step closer to giving all children an opportunity for a great start in life.

DCF understands the early care and learning opportunities children receive have a big impact. High-quality care helps shape children’s growing brains and can positively influence the rest of their lives. We work closely with those who play a pivotal role—Wisconsin’s highly qualified, professional child care provider workforce. Together, we help ensure safe, nurturing child care is available to all our youngest learners.

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