What is YoungStar? YoungStar is Wisconsin's child care quality rating and improvement system. We give parents the tools and information they need to raise happy, healthy kids. And, we help preschools, home-based programs, learning centers, and other child care providers give children safe, nurturing places to grow. How do we do it? By objectively measuring child care quality. We rate thousands of child care providers, awarding up to five stars for the best quality of care. By giving parents an easy way to compare their local child care options and find the programs that match their family's lifestyle, budget, and special needs. By supporting providers with tools and training to deliver high-quality care By setting a consistent standard for child care quality YoungStar Administration About the YoungStar Program YoungStar for Parents YoungStar for Providers Search for Child Care Parent Feedback "Making a decision about who would provide care to my son was a difficult one for me. Knowing that my child is in high quality care gives me a sense of security and has also helped me create a partnership that really benefits my son." - Parent in Madison, WI YoungStar Impact Learn about YoungStar ratings, statistics, and other data. YoungStar Impact Find Child Care Searching for safe, quality child care in Wisconsin has never been easier. Find Child Care Articles & Videos YoungStar connects parents to tools and information to help them successfully care for their children. Articles & Videos for Parents Providers Apply Everything child care providers need to know to apply for YoungStar. Providers Apply
What is YoungStar? YoungStar is Wisconsin's child care quality rating and improvement system. We give parents the tools and information they need to raise happy, healthy kids. And, we help preschools, home-based programs, learning centers, and other child care providers give children safe, nurturing places to grow. How do we do it? By objectively measuring child care quality. We rate thousands of child care providers, awarding up to five stars for the best quality of care. By giving parents an easy way to compare their local child care options and find the programs that match their family's lifestyle, budget, and special needs. By supporting providers with tools and training to deliver high-quality care By setting a consistent standard for child care quality YoungStar Administration About the YoungStar Program YoungStar for Parents YoungStar for Providers
Parent Feedback "Making a decision about who would provide care to my son was a difficult one for me. Knowing that my child is in high quality care gives me a sense of security and has also helped me create a partnership that really benefits my son." - Parent in Madison, WI
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