September 10 Child Care Provider Updates Reminder: Train the Trainer Events: CC Foundational Trainings Are you interested in offering Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) courses? The next CCFT Train-the-Trainer events are October 21 through October 24 at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee-Waukesha campus. Registration is required. Trainers must meet the following requirements to register for and attend the events: Be a WI Registry approved Tier 3 Trainer, Sign the CCFT Agreement found in Trainer tab of your Registry profile, Watch the required CCFT Train-the-Trainer webinar found on Registry's training page, and Register for CCFT Train-the-Trainer events on Registry's Statewide Training page. Note: Registration opened September 6. Event Schedule Monday, Oct. 21: Fundamentals of Family Child Care Tuesday, Oct. 22: Introduction to the Child Care Profession Wednesday, Oct. 23: Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher Thursday, Oct. 24: Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care More information about the location and time of events will be provided upon registration. Learn more about CCFT. Reminder: August Child Care Counts Application Period is Closed The latest payment program update period is closed. Applications for the August Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by September 13, 2024, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal. The next update period is September 28 – October 6, 2024. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Update Weeks. Spending Deadline Reminder All Stabilization Payment Program funds must be spent within 120 days from the date of the payment letter. See the Use of Funds section of the Round 5 Frequently Asked Questions for more information. April 2024 funds must be spent by September 14, 2024. If you need assistance, please email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and speak with a Support Center Specialist at 608-535-3650. Child Care Counts Información en español. Upcoming Events and Education/Training Opportunities The below events are hosted by DCF, one of its partners, or is one that may be relevant to the early childhood field. Click/tap on the titles below to learn more about each event. Child Care Provider Entrepreneur Training Series Precision Pricing for your Family Child CareSeptember 10 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Hosted by First Children’s Finance Leveraging Technology for your Child Care CenterSeptember 16 | 9 a.m. | Virtual | Hosted by First Children’s Finance Child Care Community Webinars – Child Care Resources – Who are your experts? September 12 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Hosted by First Children’s Finance Behavior at School The Parents Place is hosting a free webinar: Behavior at School. Behavior problems at school can interfere with a child's learning and development. Learn strategies to work together to resolve behavior problems. Monday, September 16 | Virtual | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Get more information and register today! Please contact Ann-Marie St John with any questions. 262-549-5575 or astjohn@parentsplacewi.org
