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.
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.
Videos for Wisconsin Child Care Providers to Borrow Videos for Wisconsin Child Care Providers to Borrow Any Wisconsin resident may borrow through interlibrary loan. The Child Care Library has borrowing details and a searchable online catalog of everything CCIC lends.
Resource Materials for Child Care Providers Resource Materials for Child Care Providers The following resources have been collected to assist child care providers of all types. Please click on a menu item below to see materials specific to that category.
Free Materials from Other WI State Agencies Other Wisconsin State Agencies Click the available links or write directly to the below-listed agencies (materials are not directly available from CCIC). Wisconsin Department of Health Services 1 W. Wilson StreetMadison, WI 53703Telephone: 608-266-1865
Articles from Child Care Magazines Articles from Child Care Magazines Useful ideas and good advice for providers from a variety of early childhood and afterschool magazines Organized under the 12 content areas used in the Wisconsin Core Competencies Continuing Education Record - Independent Reading may be used to document reading Click the categories below to locate articles for download
Free Materials for Certified Family Child Care Providers Free Materials for Certified Family Child Care Providers
CCIC Free Materials for Parents Free Brochures for Parents The following materials are available for free and focus on resources that help to support parents.
