Watch the updated free Wisconsin Shares program integrity training for child care providers. | The February Child Care Bridge Payments application period is closed. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Complete your Child Care Bridge Payments update/application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday! | See the Get Kids Ready estimated payment range and list of participating child care providers. | Apply for the ED-SDC Grant for nonprofit child care centers. | Get free child care resources from the DHS Safekeeping Campaign. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Get ready to submit your February Child Care Bridge Payment updates/application. | Reminder: Join us for two Public Hearings on Draft Child Care Rule Revisions in February. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Get ready for the next Child Care Bridge Payments update/application period. | Listen to the January Tuesday Talks Recording. | Reminder: Join us for two Public Hearings on Draft Child Care Rule Revisions in February. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Time is running out! Submit your Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate by February 1. | Join us for two Public Hearings on Draft Child Care Rule Revisions in February. | The January Child Care Bridge Payments application period is closed. | It’s tax time! Watch for your 1099 Form from FIS. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Are you considering participating Get Kids Ready for the 2026-27 school year? The Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate for the is available in the DCF Provider Portal and must be submitted by child care providers no later than February 1, 2026. Child care providers who do not submit an Intent to Participate by February 1, 2026, will not be able to participate in Get Kids Ready for the 2026-2027 school year.

Sign up for the Ratios and Enhanced Payments Pilots in the CCPP. | Submit your Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate by February 1. | Stay informed by reading the updated child care commentary manuals! | Learn more about WI-CARE and how its activities have impacted Wisconsin child care. | Read about ways to prevent respiratory illness. | The January Child Care Bridge Payments application period closes Sunday, January 25. | Learn about the Choose Safe Places Program from DHS. | Reminder: Take action to check for radon in your child care center. | Reminder: Add your program to the Wisconsin Local Food Database to connect with local food sources. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

Organize your Child Care Bridge Payment records now! | Take action to check for radon in your child care center. | Save the date: join us on Tuesday, January 20 for Tuesday Talks with DECE. | It’s tax time! Watch for your 1099 Form from FIS. | Reminder: Submit your Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate by February 1. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners. 

Read the updates about federal child care funds. | Learn about the upcoming YoungStar quality adjustment percentage changes. | Review the latest FAQs for Biennial Budget regulation changes for large family child care and assistant child care teachers. | Reminder: Submit your Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate by February 1. | The December Child Care Bridge Payments application period is closed. | Update your browser bookmarks for Caring for Our Children Database. | Add your program to the Wisconsin Local Food Database to connect with local food sources. | See the upcoming events/training opportunities with DCF Partners.

The Get Kids Ready Intent to Participate for the 2026-27 school year is now available in the DCF Provider Portal and must be submitted by child care providers no later than February 1, 2026. 

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.
 

Complete your December Child Care Counts application by Sunday, December 22. | Read the latest YoungStar Engagement Findings Summary. | Reminder: Complete your old Child Care Foundational Training courses by December 31. | Catch up on the latest Early Childhood Health Consultation (ECHC) podcasts. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Get ready – December Child Care Counts application period starts Sunday. | Reacquaint yourself with the Wisconsin Shares Closure Policy. | Complete your old Child Care Foundational Training courses by December 31. | Catch up on the November Tuesday Talks by watching the recording. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Take the Child Care Foundational Trainer Survey to help plan spring 2025 training events. | Read about the CCC payment increase for November payments and get ready for the December Child Care Counts application period which begins December 14. | Update your Provider Portal staff information. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

November Child Care Counts application period closes Sunday, November 24. | Read the new report about early care education programs funded by DCF’s ARPA CCDBG awards. | Download the early childhood feelings thermometer tips for parents. | Final reminder to complete and return your BIF. Reminder: DCF is hiring a Western Regional Licensing Manager position in Eau Claire. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

November Child Care Counts application period starts Sunday, November 16. | Preview the November Child Care Counts survey questions. | Join us for Tuesday Talks on November 19 at 1:30 p.m. | Come work with us! DCF is hiring a Western Regional Licensing Manager position in Eau Claire. | Review the free program integrity training for providers. | Complete your older Child Care Foundational Trainings by December 31. | Reminder: Complete your Business Information Form (BIF) by Nov. 30. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Complete your Business Information Form (BIF) by Nov. 30. | October Child Care Counts application/update period is closed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

October Child Care Counts application/update period closes Sunday, November 3. | Read the latest Wisconsin Shares Handbook updates. | Apply for the EC-SDC Grant Program to help eliminate PFAS and manganese contaminants. | Listen to the October Tuesday Talks recording to catch up on the latest from DECE. | Complete your older Child Care Foundational Trainings soon – deadline December 31! | Submit your ECHS health and safety practices survey by November 4. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

October Child Care Counts application/update period starts Sunday, October 26. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Get ready for the October Child Care Counts application/update period! | Sign up for the updated Child Care Foundational Trainings today! | Take the ECHC Survey to help improve early childhood care program health resources. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Reminder: Beware of fake emails. | Check out the new Who Do I Contact If… resource on the DCF website! | Join us for Tuesday Talks on October 15! | Learn more about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how to prevent it. | September Child Care Counts application period is closed! | Complete and return your BIF to your local CCR&R agency today! | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been made aware of a fake email being sent to some child care providers requesting information verification and threatening license revocation. This is a spam/fake email. 

Reminder: Subscribe to the new Spanish Child Care Provider listserv coming October 10! | Apply for September Child Care Counts payments by October 6! | Catch up on Tuesday Talks with DECE and watch the September recording.  | Complete and return your BIF to your local CCR&R agency today! | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read about the high number of Whooping Cough cases in Wisconsin and the DHS vaccination recommendations. | Subscribe to the new Spanish Child Care Provider listserv coming soon! | September Child Care Counts update/application period begins September 28. | Catch up on Tuesday Talks with DECE by listening to the August Tuesday Talks recording about Child Care Counts and the Child Care Supply and Demand Survey. | Reminder: Register for the October 21-24 Child Care Foundational Training Train-the-Trainer events. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read the special message from DCF Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl. | Join us today at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks with DECE! | Explore the results of the Child Care Supply and Demand Survey. | Get ready for the September Child Care Counts update/application period. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Reminder: Register for the October 21-24 Child Care Foundational Training Train-the-Trainer events. | Reminder: August Child Care Counts update/application period is closed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Register for the October 21-24 Child Care Foundational Training Train-the-Trainer events. | Update your Child Care Provider Portal staff information. | August Child Care Counts update/application period is closed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

August Child Care Counts update/application period closes Sunday, September 1. Apply today! | Sign up for the free online Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training at the Wisconsin Registry. | Read about the dangers of water beads. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Join us today for Tuesday Talks at 1:30 p.m. | Organize your records for August Child Care Counts update period August 24 – September 1. | Encourage families to request their fall Wisconsin Shares child care authorizations. | Maintain or restore your facility water quality after temporary closures. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Join the Male Teachers in Early Childhood Education Neighborhood. | Get ready for August Child Care Counts update period August 24 – September 1. | Brush up on your program integrity training by viewing the updated Wisconsin Shares video! | Reminder: Register for the Training and Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) course series this fall. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read about the 2024 Market Rate Survey. | Encourage families to request their fall Wisconsin Shares child care authorizations. | Download Wisconsin Shares posters and flyers to help teach families about how they can get help paying for child care. | Register for the Training and Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) course series this fall. | July Child Care Counts initial application period is closed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Complete your Round 5 July Child Care Counts initial application between now and August 4. | Check out the new Southeastern Regional Licensing Office drop-off location for Milwaukee County providers. | Complete the DHS Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment. | Learn the difference between Abusive Head Trauma Training and Child Abuse and Neglect Training. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Complete your Round 5 July Child Care Counts initial application between now and August 4. | Register to join a Child Care Foundational Training train-the-trainer event. | Listen to the June Tuesday Talks recording about Child Care Counts and Background Check Updates. | Order or download the updated Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Diseases Chart for your center. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.
 

Join us today at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks with DECE. | Get ready – Round 5 July Child Care Counts initial application period begins July 20-August 4. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Get ready for Round 5 July Child Care Counts application period July 20-August 4. | Reminder: Ask families to take the YoungStar child care survey today! | Reminder: Come work with us! DCF is hiring for the Bureau of YoungStar Director position. | Reminder: Download the free Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Update your June Child Care Counts application this week. | Ask families to take the YoungStar child care survey today! | Review the group policy sample for child care centers. | Come work with us! DCF is hiring for the Bureau of YoungStar Director position. | Download the free Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read about how Wisconsin Shares can help more families pay for child care. | Update your June Child Care Counts application June 29 – July 7. | Reminder: Read about the YoungStar quality adjustment percentage changes coming in July. | Join our Spanish YoungStar Analysis and Update Project listening session on June 26. | Reminder: DCF is hiring three positions: Licensing/Certification Specialists in the Western and Northeastern Regions, and a Child Care Licensing Supervisor in the Southern Region. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Tuesday Talks with DECE is today at 1:30 on Zoom. | Get ready for the June Child Care Counts Update Week – June 29 – July 7. | Reminder: Read about the YoungStar quality adjustment percentage changes coming in July. | Join our Spanish YoungStar Analysis and Update Project listening session on June 26. | DCF is hiring two Licensing/Certification Specialists in the Western and Northeastern Regions. | Reminder: Submit a workshop proposal for the 2024 Out of School Time Conference in November. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read about the new Expression of Interest tool for individuals who are considering applying for child care regulation. | Join us at the additional listening sessions scheduled for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | View the May Tuesday Talks with DECE recording. | May Child Care Counts application period is closed, and applications are being reviewed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Read about the new Communications Options in the Child Care Provider Portal. | Learn about the changes to immunization requirements for children in child care centers and schools. | Review the latest Child Care Foundational Training FAQs and learn how to enroll in the updated trainings. | Update your contact list with SERO’s new mailing address. | Update your Child Care Provider Portal staff information. | May Child Care Counts application period is closed, and applications are being reviewed. |Join us at the additional listening sessions scheduled for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

We want to hear from you! Join us at an upcoming YoungStar listening session in June!

Read about Gov. Evers’ request for $15M to support Wisconsin child care providers. | Apply for May Child Care Counts – now through June 2. | Brush up on your program integrity training by viewing the updated Wisconsin Shares video! | Reminder: Participate in the June YoungStar Analysis and Update Project listening sessions. | Reminder: Submit your Child Care Immunization Assessment by May 31. | Submit a workshop proposal for the 2024 Out of School Time Conference in November. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Join us today for Tuesday Talks with DECE at 1:30 p.m. | Read about the YoungStar quality adjustment percentage changes coming in July. | Get ready – May Child Care Counts Update Period is May 25-June 2. | Reminder: Participate in the May/June listening sessions for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | Submit your Child Care Immunization Assessment by May 31. | Update your address books with SERO’s new mailing address. | Read the PCEAC Annual Report. | Reminder: Encourage families to request their summer child care authorizations. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.
 

Reminder: Participate in the May/June listening sessions for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | Reminder: Provide feedback for the DCF Child Care Development Fund FFY 2025-27 public hearing today, May 14. | Updated Child Care Foundational Trainings (CCFT) available in June! | Read the April Tuesday Talks recording correction about annual background check charges. | DCF is hiring a 60% Licensing/Certification Specialist position in Milwaukee. | Reminder: Encourage families to request their summer child care authorizations. | Reminder: April Child Care Counts Update Period is closed. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.
 

Encourage families to request their summer child care authorizations. | April Child Care Counts Update Period is closed. | Reminder: Participate in the May/June listening sessions for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | View the April Tuesday Talks with DECE recording. | Provide feedback for the DCF Child Care Development Fund FFY 2025-27 public hearing on May 14. | Check out the new SFTA Consistency is Key program webpage. | Save the date for the WECA conference Oct. 10-12, 2024. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

April Child Care Counts Update period closes May 5. | Reminder: Participate in the May listening sessions for the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | See the upcoming events and education/training opportunities with DCF partners.

Get ready for the April Child Care Counts Update period. | Provide feedback for the DCF Child Care Development Fund FFY 2025-27 public hearing on May 14. | Read/download the updated licensing rule books with commentary. | DCF is hiring! Check out the IS Business Automation Consultant/Administrator position at DECE. | Reminder: Participate in the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. Reminder: Sign up for TTAP training opportunities through Supporting Families Together (SFTA). | Learn ways to deal with stress when caring for children at the May 2 ECHC free webinar. | Reminder: Learn about Behavioral Health at the free April 24 Wisconsin Afterschool Network virtual meeting. | Register for the Parents Place free virtual webinar on Empathetic Listening on May 1. 

Join us today, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks with DECE for a free, statewide training for licensed day camp providers! | Get ready for the April Child Care Counts Update period. | Reminder: Participate in the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | DCF is recruiting to fill a Bilingual Licensing/Certification Specialist position. | Sign up at the Wisconsin Registry for YoungStar Connect live training opportunities April – July. | Register for the Wisconsin Family Child Care Association Conference May 2-4. | Learn about Behavioral Health at the free April 24 Wisconsin Afterschool Network virtual meeting. 

Read Governor Evers’ proclamation for the Week of the Young Child. | Participate in the YoungStar Analysis and Update Project. | The March Child Care Counts update period is closed. | Join the April 16 Tuesday Talks with DECE for a free, statewide training for licensed day camp providers! | Come work with us! DCF is hiring a Southern Regional Manager and a Bilingual Licensing/Certification Specialist. | Download the free Summer Camp Guide Book from Wisconsin Afterschool Network. | Register for the Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network (WEESSN), Conscious Discipline® trainings across Wisconsin this spring. | Register for the free virtual Spring 2024 Wisconsin 4K Leadership Forum on April 23.

Read about Governor Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 388. | Five-Year Fingerprint Renewals due soon. Check your Provider Portal for quarterly notices. | Fill out your 2023-24 Child Care Immunization Assessment survey by May 31, 2024. | The March Child Care Counts update period is closed. | Watch the recording of the March Tuesday Talks with DECE. | Sign up for AHT and TTAP training opportunities through Supporting Families Together (SFTA). | Learn about child care community webinars and entrepreneurial trainings from First Children’s Finance.

Sunday, March 31 is the deadline for completed March Child Care Counts applications/updates. | Read the updated MyWIChildCare Provider FAQs regarding contacting FIS. | Register for the free April 4 Early Childhood Health Consultation webinar Catching Up on Check-ups. | Sign up for the free virtual Parents Place class on Managing Kids’ Anger. | Reminder: Register for the free workshop on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse through Awareness to Action’s website. 

Join us today at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks with DECE and learn more about the Child Care Foundational Training. | Read about the exciting changes to the Child Care Foundational Trainings. | Complete your March CCC application/update now through March 31. | Sign up for the free March 26 First Childrens Finance webinar on Separating Your Family Child Care Finances from Your Personal Finances. | Register for the upcoming WEESSN Conscious Discipline Trainings. 

Gov. Evers signs bipartisan bill to reduce annual child care costs for working families. | The February recording of Tuesday Talks with DECE is now available. | March CCC Application/Update Period begins Sunday, March 16. | Register for the Play is the Way Community Conference in Waupaca. 

Update your Child Care Provider Portal staff information. | Get ready – March CCC Application/Update Period begins March 16. | Register for the free ECHC webinar: Supporting Children who have Experienced Trauma. | Sign up for the SFTA Train-the-Trainer Events for T-TAP and AHT. 

February CCC Application Period is closed. Applications are being reviewed. | Sign up for the SFTA Train-the-Trainer Events for T-TAP and AHT. | Register for the Learning Through Play webinar hosted by the Parents Place. | Register for the free workshop on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse through Awareness to Action’s website. | Register for the March 9 Early Childhood Educator Conference: The Power of Connections. 

Join us for Tuesday Talks TODAY at 1:30 p.m. | Complete your February Application for Round 4 of Child Care Counts by February 25 at 11:59 p.m. | Read about the YoungStar Quality Adjustment percentage increases. | Learn about the new Enhanced Referral Services through your local CCR&R. | Reminder: Register for the March 5-7 PEC conference in Fond du Lac, WI. 

Apply now for Round 4 of Child Care Counts. Wisconsin Afterschool Network offers a small group learning cohort for day camp settings – Track 4 Directors YoungStar 101 Learning Cohort. Register for a Free Virtual Class – Being Bullied.

Get ready for Round 4 starting in February. Check out the new New Wisconsin Regulated Child Care Provider Dashboard on the DCF website! Don't forget about the CCFT Train-the-Trainer Informational Webinars in February. The January Tuesday Talks recording is now available online. The Promoting Early Childhood Conference registration is now open.
 

Read about the importance of the child care industry and Child Care Counts in last week’s State of the State Address from Governor Evers. January Child Care Counts application period is closed. Get ready for Round 4 starting in February. Check out the new Child Care Provider Resource Guide on the DCF website! Read about the UBBCARE Play Yard Mattress recall.  Register for the free virtual Parents Place class about Regulation Strategies for all ages. 
 

Complete your January Child Care Counts application this week! Sign up for the February CCFT train-the-trainer informational webinars hosted by DCF and The Wisconsin Registry. Learn about DHS recommendations for blood lead tests for Wisconsin children. Share your ideas about infant and early childhood mental health at an upcoming Healthy Minds Healthy Children webinar in February. Explore the many child care supports offered by WEESSN and WECA. Register for the free Parent Place virtual class: Handling Emotions on January 30. 

Join us for Tuesday Talks – Today at 1:30 p.m. Learn about Child Care Counts Rounds 4 and 5 payment levels. Read about the pre-licensing technical assistance transition. Did you know that January is Radon Action Month? Test your home for radon.  Apply for the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (EC-SDC) for people with PFAS contamination in their water supply. 

Prepare for winter storms with information from ReadyWisconsin. Get ready for January Child Care Counts application/update period. Read about the changes to the Wisconsin Registry Profile Requirements. Sign up by January 10 for the latest Wisconsin Afterschool Network’s courses.

Maintain or restore your facility water quality after temporary closures. Reminder: December Child Care Counts application period is closed. Reminder: Read about the upcoming Child Care Counts Round 4 in early 2024. Reminder: Come work with us! DCF is hiring a Child Care Subsidy Lead in Milwaukee. Register for the Winter and Health ECHC webinar on January 4.