Información en español Child Care Provider Resource Guide Download the introduction to the Child Care Provider Resource Guide Your trusted source for ensuring quality child care Wisconsin needs high-quality child care providers. Families across the state struggle to find and afford the quality care they deserve. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is here to help. Whether you’re a current provider or looking to start a new child care business, we want to help you succeed. This guide will help give you the tools and resources you need to launch or improve your business and provide the best care possible. A lot goes into providing quality child care Child care is an important job—and not an easy one. Building and operating a successful program takes a lot of hard work and dedication, especially one that provides the excellent care every child and family deserves. That’s why our Child Care Provider Resource Guide covers a lot of important topics. Find what works for you—and remember, DCF is here for you. What's in the Child Care Provider Resource Guide Click the links below to access each section of the Child Care Provider Resource Guide: Regulation Helps Child Care Businesses Succeed Build a Quality Child Care Business with DCF's YoungStar Program Position Your Child Care Business as an Essential Part of the Community Explore Opportunities to Partner with Head Start and Early Head Start in Wisconsin Enjoy the Benefits of Community Partnership Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program Is my business eligible to accept Wisconsin Shares? How do I become a Wisconsin Shares provider? How can my business maintain Wisconsin Shares eligibility? Next Page