November 15 Child Care Provider Updates

November Tuesday Talks with DECE - Today at 1:30 p.m.

Join us today at 1:30 p.m. for Tuesday Talks with DECE through Zoom.

We’ll talk about Resources for Providers: Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network (WEESSN) and Free Child Care Foundational Training. No need to register. Just follow the Zoom link posted on our website at the time of the webinar. You can also download the re-occurring calendar invite with the Zoom information in it. Spanish interpretation will be available (Información en español).

View the lineup on our website. Subscribe to our child care listserv to receive updates on upcoming talks.

Child Care Counts – Updates and Reminders

November Child Care Counts Update/Application Week is November 21-29

  • The next Child Care Counts Update/Application week has been extended and will be open from November 21-29. This extended Update Week is for the November application only.
  • You must review, update, and resubmit your application every month. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks.
  • Be sure to carefully review the child and staff lists for attendance and payroll status during the Count Week and hit “submit” once you have completed your review/update.
  • If you do not wish to receive payments, you must withdraw your application during Update Week.

Applications for the October Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. 

  • Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by November 18, 2022, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal.

Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot Add-On Amount Begins with October Payment Round (Payment Letter date November 18, 2022)

Beginning with the October Update/Application Week, a new Program A add-on amount for providers caring for children participating in the Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot was added. This additional amount was automatically added to eligible providers’ payments, and providers do not need to include any additional information in their application. The additional payment will be reflected on Payment Letters beginning November 18, 2022.

  • Children must be participating in the Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot for providers to be eligible for the add-on.
  • Providers do not need to take any additional action on their Child Care Counts Application.
  • This add-on is automatically added for eligible providers.
  • This is a Payment Program A add-on, and follows the same spending timeframe and allowable use of funds as Program A. See Terms and Conditions for more information.
  • See the Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot Add-On section of the webpage for more information.

If you need assistance, email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and leave your detailed questions at 608-535-3650.

Child Care Counts Información en español.

Early Childhood Health Consultation Discussion Webinar – December 1 at 1 p.m.

When can my child return to child care? This question is often asked with the expectation of specific criteria being laid out— of a purely medical decision. The reality is that it’s actually a shared decision between health care professionals, parents, and early childhood educators.

In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Dipesh Navsaria will facilitate a discussion with the panel of experts exploring the topic of shared health-related decision-making. The panel offers a collection of perspectives including Barbara Katz, Family Voices of Wisconsin Co-Director; Corrine Hendrickson, Corrine’s Little Explorers Family Child Care Center Owner and former Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Board President; and Dr. Wendy Molaska, Dedicated Family Care Owner & Physician and Wisconsin Medical Society President. Additionally, time will be available for live question & answer with the audience and panelists.

Join the Early Childhood Health Consultation, a Registry Training Sponsored Organization, in exploring best health & safety practices for early childhood care & education, while having the opportunity of continuing education credits for early childhood providers.

See flyer for more details. After registering, a confirmation email will follow-up with details on joining the webinar. Questions? Reach out to the Early Childhood Health Consultation team at echc@sohe.wisc.edu. Register today.

Questions? Email echc@sohe.wisc.edu or call 608-228-1377.

Additional ECHC Resources

WEESSN Announces New Tax Guides for Child Care Businesses

Finding affordable, effective tax preparation has long been a challenge for child care providers – and that means they often pay more in taxes than they should. To address this issue, Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services (WEESSN) is partnering with Civitas Strategies Early Start (CSES), heir to the Tom Copeland blog, to create a revolutionary new set of tax guides specifically for child care businesses.

The new guides focus on helping providers use the three largest online tax preparation software brands to address specific child care business scenarios. These tools are being offered free to child care providers across the nation. Read more here and share with your colleagues.

If you’re interested in learning more about how a shared service network supports early education providers, click here. WEESSN offers a full range of benefits and support – all for free!

Reminder: DCF is Hiring Two Positions

  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation, is hiring a Licensing/Certification Specialist position in their northern region. This position evaluates, licenses and monitors assigned child care programs (family child care, group child care, day camps) through in-person on-site visits to determine compliance with regulations established by the Department of Children and Families in order to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the children being served.  This position is headquartered at our 2187 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI   The deadline to apply for this position is November 15, 2022.
  • The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation, is hiring an Office Manager in their southeastern region. This position is responsible for the administrative operation of the regional/district office and includes supervision of program support staff.  This position is headquartered at our 141 N.W. Barstow Street, Waukesha, WI location and will have the option of working remote 90 percent of the time. The deadline to apply for this position is November 23, 2022.

View all open DCF positions at Wisc.Jobs.