Wisconsin Shares Information for Milwaukee County Child Care Providers

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The Milwaukee Early Care Administration (MECA) Parent-Provider Services unit is set up to specifically assist Milwaukee County child care providers and parents receiving Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy with payment questions, rates, and other customer service related issues.

It is critical that you read the following materials:

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Submit to MECA

  • Original Child Care License (licensed providers only)
  • Printed rate sheet showing full and part-time rates for all age groups you serve, either as weekly or hourly rates (licensed providers only). Please include your Provider and Location Number on all correspondence.
    • NOTE: handwritten rate sheets are not accepted
  • Email rate sheets to: DCFMECAParentProviderLiaisons@wisconsin.gov

Submit to YoungStar

4C for Children
1736 N. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212

YoungStar Application/Contract