Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards

Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.

Head Start Rule Changes Branded ‘Dangerous’ By Wisconsin Providers

Proposed federal overhaul would relax staff-to-child ratios and erase detailed health standards nationwide.

One in Five Milwaukee Child Care Centers Expect to Close if Federal Aid Cut

1,400 childcare centers in county depend on federal stabilization funding.

Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net

At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.

Loss of Funding Could Close Up to 25% of State’s Child Care Agencies

Report warns lack of public dollars could limit access to Wisconsin's 'wealthiest families.'

Wisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare

Changes target Biden policies putting ceiling on childcare costs and hiking pay for workers.

Gov. Evers, DCF Launch New Online Tools to Make Navigating Child Care Licensure and Regulation Process Faster and Easier

Modernizations to licensing and certification process make state government more efficient, cutting licensing processing time nearly in half

WEDC provides more than $1.6 million to 14 Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs

Latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants support startups across the state

DATCP Announces Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Recipients

Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Child Care Stabilization and Sustainment Efforts Receive Inaugural La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government

Applications now being accepted for Early Childhood Workforce Stipend Program