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.
History of YoungStar History of YoungStar YoungStar, Wisconsin's Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System, is a program of the Department of Children and Families. It was developed to improve the quality of care for Wisconsin children and came to life through the overwhelming support of elected officials, child care providers, and early care and education advocates. Due to this collaboration, YoungStar is helping Wisconsin children shine bright.
Wisconsin Quality Child Care Initiatives Supporting High Quality Child Care The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to improving the quality of care for Wisconsin’s youngest children. YoungStar, Wisconsin’s child care quality rating and improvement system, is helping to make it happen. Learn more about YoungStar.
Wisconsin Child Care Reports, Plans, and Initiatives Child Care Reports, Plans, and Initiatives The Department of Children and Families generates a variety of child care reports, plans, and initiatives.
Budget, Tax, and Record-Keeping Requirements for YoungStar Budget and Record-Keeping Early care and education programs that use effective business and professional practices are more likely to provide a high-quality learning environment, stay in business, and interact more sensitively with children and families. Good planning for any organization, including child care, includes budgeting and record-keeping. Budgeting provides a road map for implementing program goals and objectives. Thoughtful planning, accurate recordkeeping, and continuous review is essential to effectively manage an early education program.
Security Access Guide for Child Care Agency Workers Security Access Guide for Child Care Agency Workers There are multiple child care systems that Child Care Agency Workers must access in order to assist clients. Those systems include, but are not limited to:
Sign Up for Wisconsin Child Care Emails Sign Up for Child Care Provider Updates Join Our Listserv to Stay Informed and Get Important Update Información en español The Department of Children and Families (DCF) uses this email listserv to communicate the following to child care providers:
