Child Care Consumer Statement When choosing child care, there are many factors to consider including types of care, price, availability, quality of care, and location. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has numerous resources available to help parents choose the best child care option to fit their family’s needs.
Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) Information Child Care Provider Portal Information What is the DCF Child Care Provider Portal? Información en español
MyWIChildCare Tips for Parents MyWIChildCare Tips and Other Useful Information for Parents The Department of Children and Families is committed to helping parents understand their Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy. Since late 2016, the MyWIChildCare EBT card has made it easier than ever for parents to pay for child care and get the most out of their subsidy. Here's a list of additional tips and other information that you might find helpful:
Inclusion Training DCF Created Inclusion Trainings and Presentations The following trainings and presentations are available for the purpose of informing, supporting and assisting the important work that child care programs are doing to include children with disabilities and other special needs.
Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness The Department of Children and Families uses a multi-generational approach to support families who are experiencing homelessness. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 created provisions to bridge the barriers families experiencing homelessness have when accessing high-quality care. YoungStar is working to assist child care providers with identifying and supporting all families in need.
Frequently Asked Questions-Regulated Child Care and YoungStar Public Search Website Frequently Asked Questions Regulated Child Care and YoungStar Public Search Website The following is a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the information contained in the Regulated Child Care and YoungStar Public Search website. Click on a question to view its answer.
Finding High-Quality Child Care 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.
Plain Talk for Parents Plain Talk for Parents Plain Talk information sheets provide parents with easy-to-read information around child development and growth.
Early Literacy Resources Early Literacy Resources A child's language and literacy development begins at birth and are strengthened everyday through loving interactions, such as sharing books, telling stories, singing songs and talking to one another. Take a look at the following resources to learn more about the importance of early literacy, as well as to find fun activities your child will love.
YoungStar Administration Administering YoungStar Services Información en español Administering Services for the YoungStar Program The YoungStar program is Wisconsin's quality rating improvement system and is currently being administered by Shine Early Learning. The contract awarded to Shine is for two years with multiple opportunities for renewal.
