Early Childhood Related Web Sites |
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Click here to view web site
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Click for important child care forms such as the Health Report and Intake Information for Children under Two.
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Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral Network is a statewide organization of community-based child care resource and referral agencies committed to building an inclusive, high-quality child care/child development system.
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The Wisconsin Child Care Research Partnership is a federally funded project to measure the quality of child care in Wisconsin, particularly for low-income children receiving subsidy. Partners are Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Department of Workforce Development, and UW-Extension. We examine administrative data from child care resource and referral agencies and the Department of Workforce Development, conduct surveys of child care programs and providers and have conducted in-person observations at child care programs and providers. Research reports generated by the Research Partnership are easily downloaded from their web site
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Looking for child care or early childhood career information anywhere in the United States? Visit the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies web site
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The State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services web site has child care licensing information and required forms for providers to download.
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The Healthy Infant and Child Alliance, Inc. (HICA) for the Fox Communities, brings together groups of citizens and professionals who are interested in the health, education, care and well-being of infants, children and families.
The Healthy Infant and Child Alliance, Inc. is committed to strengthening infants, children and families.
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The purpose of this web site is to connect those seeking child care on the Internet with their local CCR&R agency. This site is a comprehensive, national link to the local agencies that are best equipped to serve the needs of those searching for child care and other programs for their family.
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NAEYC is a nonprofit professional organization of more than 100,000 members dedicated to improving the quality of care and education provided to our nation's young children.
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NAFCC is the national membership organization working with more than 400 state and local family child care provider associations in the United States.
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Great parenting tips from Joan E. LeFebvre, Family Living Agent, University of Wisconsin-Extension.
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This web site is for family child care providers who want to be more successful as business owners. It is also for trainers, tax preparers, and organizations that assist providers in dealing with business issues.
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A monthly newsletter packed with useful information for parents from the UW- Extension Family Living Program.
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The WCCF is a nonprofit, multi-issue child and family advocacy agency. The Council's mission is to promote the well-being of children and families in Wisconsin by advocating for effective health, education and human service delivery systems. Some of our current projects include:
- The Better Badger Baby Bus Tour
- Great Beginnings: Early Childhood Brain Development
- Wisconsin Budget Project
- W-2/Employment and Training
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Child Care Information Center (CCIC) is a mail-order lending library and information center serving anyone in Wisconsin working in the field of child care and early childhood education. CCIC provides free information services, library services, and adult learning services to help Wisconsin child care professionals give the best possible start to Wisconsin's children. CCIC is sponsored by the Child Care Section, Division of Workforce Solutions, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and is administered by the Department of Public Instruction's Reference and Loan Library.
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Think Big Start Small is a program designed for parents and caregivers addressing the importance of quality care for children.
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The Governor's proposed tiered rating system to improve the quality of child care in Wisconsin. |
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Wisconsin's standards specifying developmental expectations for children three through five. |
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Programs that make available scholarships and stipends to Early Childhood Educators.
Teach and Reward |
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Publishing company web site that offers practical, innovative and developmentally appropriate curriculum materials, training services, training materials and parenting resources.
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The web site of the University of North Carolina's Frank Porter Graham Institute. This web site includes information on the ITERS and ECERS scales and many other important developments occurring in early childhood education.
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Musikgarten web site explaining the Musikgarten program and the trainings that they offer throughout the United States.
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Publishing company web site that offers the ELLCO Toolkit and other educational resources and materials for early childhood.
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Web site listing all the trainings around the state in early childhood.
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Appleton Public Library's web page the details the services and programs offered for children, their parents, and educators.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics web site dedicated to the health of all children.
Comprehensive web site for parents on issues that involve their children.
The nation's leading resource for parent's and professionals on the first three of a child's life.
Wisconsin's Professional Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession
Born learning is a public campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities
Wisconsin Child Care Administrator's Association Region 4 website that supports child care adminstrator's in providing quality programming for Wisconsin families. S
If you are interested in starting a child care business, this link will help you plan, prepare and operate your business. It contains a sample business plan outline, in addition to a sample parent survey, a typical undergraduate curriculum in early childhood instruction, general resources and a list of related national organizations.
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Fox Cities 2006 L.I.F.E. (Leading Indicators for Excellence) Study identifies affordable, quality childcare as a concern for the community.
Parent Connection is a parent education and support program designed to Encourage, Strengthen and Support Families. The program offers a variety of services, each designed to ease the transition into parenthood and make parenting less stressful and more enjoyable. Programs and services include: Family Wellness Workshops, Parent/Child Enrichment Groups , Family Fun Events and Parent as Teachers (P.A.T.) Home Visitation. |
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