Report Child Care Fraud

If you suspect Child Care Fraud, be a part of the solution. You may remain anonymous. Please fill out the Child Care Fraud Form, or email dcfmbchildcarefraud @wisconsin.gov.

Find Your Local YoungStar Office

Report a Child Care Concern or Complaint

If you have a concern about something going on in a child care facility or you suspect child abuse, neglect or exploitation at a child care facility, please use the drop-down menu on the Tell Us How We Are Doing page to fill out the appropriate complaint form.

Finding High-Quality Child Care

Since becoming a parent, perhaps even before, you have been learning about how children develop. As your child has grown, it didn't take long to see how important a quality learning environment, with caring adults, is for their development.

Now that you're ready to find care for your child, it's important to find someone who shares your understanding of development, someone who offers a high-quality learning environment, and someone who can meet your specific child care needs.

But where do you start? YoungStar has collected the following resources to help support you in your search for high-quality child care:

Wisconsin's Child Care Finder
How to Read the Stars - Understanding YoungStar Child Care Quality Ratings Brochure
- Cómo leer las estrellas - Elección del cuidado infantil con YoungStar
Give your Child a Great Start Brochure
- Brinde a su hijo un gran comienzo
Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs)
Regulated Child Care Checklist
Regulated Child Care
YoungStar Parent FAQ