Each year, we invite feedback from our community to better understand what is working well and where we can grow. Whether you have used our services, partnered with us, or follow our work, your perspective is important. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our annual stakeholder survey.
We're excited to share our most recent annual report highlighting our accomplishments from last year! View it here.
Vacancy Updates
Attention child care programs! Keep your referral profile updated with real time vacancies! Check your email for your unique link which is sent out monthly. If you aren't able to find that, reach out to us at ccp@wdeoc.org or chat with us to get yours today!
Child Care Advocacy
We're collecting stories to share with lawmakers about how childcare affects YOU! Parents, childcare providers and communities are invited to share your story with us. Click here to share your story!
Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!
Child Care Partnership is a program of Western Dairyland EOCand member agency of Thriving Wisconsin - Wisconsin's network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Family Resource Centers.
Our mission is to partner with and support parents and caregivers by creating a greater understanding of their important role and the positive impact they have on the lives of children. We strive to strengthen families and communities through support, resources, and guidance through a strengthened-based approach.
Parents
We work with parents and/or caregivers to find child care, evaluate child care options, and provide resources including payment assistance.
Providers
We provide one-on-one support for individuals interested in starting a child care & to regulated child care programs, continuing education opportunities, the CACFP for family child care programs, and more!
Community
We are the local experts and hold vital child care data for communities to best support children, families, and local economies.
Family Resources
We work with parents and caregivers in Buffalo & Pepin Counties to build on their strengths, foster confidence, and deepen connections with their children during fun, hands-on activities!
Our services are available to the entire community; there are no income guidelines. CCP is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Thriving Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and other state and local entities. CCP is a non-profit joint Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) and Family Resource Center (FRC) serving Western Wisconsin.
Service Area
Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral proudly serves Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Our Family Resource Program serves parents and caregivers in Buffalo and Pepin Counties.
Our Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) proudly serves Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Washburn and Vernon Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Want to see how Child Care Partnership supports families and child care providers across Western Wisconsin?
Check out this video to see how our team works alongside families and providers to connect with resources, guidance and support!
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June 10, 2026 – Your child care skills matter. Let us help you find your next role!
Reach out now and get:
● Help finding open positions at group child care centers
● Guidance on starting your own family child care program
#ThrivingCCRR
Sus habilidades en el cuidado infantil importan. Permítanos ayudarle a encontrar su próximo puesto.
Su CCR&R local le ofrece apoyo GRATUITO para explorar sus opciones. https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Comuníquese ahora y reciba:
● Ayuda para encontrar posiciones en centros de cuidado infantil grupales
● Orientación para iniciar su propio programa de cuidado infantil familiar
June 9, 2026 – Do you have questions about renting, insurance, credit, loans, or other money management topics? Check out these free, virtual courses from University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Anyone in Wisconsin can even get free, personalized financial coaching through the Money Matters program.
Money Matters: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/money-matters/
Rent Smart: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/programs/rent-smart/
June 8, 2026 – ☀️ Here's what our Family Resource Center team is up to this summer!
We're excited to offer a variety of free family activities, playgroups, and events throughout the summer. If you work with families, please help us spread the word by sharing this schedule with those you serve!
View and print the summer schedule:
https://www.childcarepartnership.org/tools-data/documents/summer-programming-frc.pdf
June 8, 2026 – Come meet Emma at the St. Croix Falls Public Library tomorrow afternoon! Emma will be at the library from 3-5 pm on Tuesday, June 9th ready for you to drop in with your childcare questions. Whether you're curious about starting a family childcare business in your home or a larger group childcare center, we're here to help with free resources and support.
June 5, 2026 – 📣Large Family Child Care Checklist is Now Live! 📣
The Biennial Budget, 2025 Wisconsin Act 15, increased the capacity of licensed family child care programs to provide care and supervision for up to 12 children.
The Department of Children and Families revised DCF 250, Administrative Rules for Licensed Family Child Care Centers to allow family child care programs to safely care for up to 12 children. These rules will go into effect on August 1, 2026.
To help current family child care providers determine if they would be interested in increasing licensing capacity, DCF created a voluntary Large Family Child Care Checklist with key topics family providers need to consider before requesting an increase in licensed capacity. Please reach out to your assigned licensing specialist if you have any questions.
The Large Family Child Care Checklist is available through the Child Care Licensing Forms & Publications webpage: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/publication/5977
As a reminder, licensed family providers cannot increase their capacity above eight children until August 1 and until their licensing specialist has approved the increase.
This update was shared in the latest DCF Listserv email. Check out their website for more details!
June 4, 2026 – Walk, Roll, and Read is back this summer! Bring your family to Glen Park in River Falls next Wednesday, June 10th any time from 2-5 pm. Walk or roll through the park with stops for book read-alouds and fun activities all along the way. Each child will get to take home one of the books they read at the park! No cost and no registration required. We love this annual event put on by the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, Little Moments Count, and Family Friendly Workplaces.
June 4, 2026 – Join us in attending WECA’s Child Care Conversation at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library next week, June 10th at 5:30pm!
June 4, 2026 – Need help with child care rules or foundational practices?
🌟 Reach out to us for support tailored to your needs! We will provide personalized support to help you to stay on top of regulations and the foundational practices needed to run a child care program or work in a classroom.
#ThrivingCCRR
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¿Necesita ayuda con las regulaciones o las prácticas fundamentales de cuidado infantil?
🌟 ¡Comuníquese con su CCR&R local para recibir apoyo adaptado a sus necesidades! https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Su CCR&R local le brindará apoyo personalizado para ayudarle a mantenerse al día con las regulaciones y las prácticas fundamentales necesarias para dirigir un programa de cuidado infantil o trabajar en un salón de clases.
June 4, 2026 – In case you haven’t heard, there’s a big change regarding milk for child care programs!
June 3, 2026 – Have you ever wondered what it takes to do childcare in your own home? We're coming to the St. Croix Falls Public Library next Tuesday, June 9th to meet with YOU! Drop in any time between 3 and 5 pm to ask questions and get information. Whether you're caring for children of your own, grandchildren, friends, family, or neighbors, you have an opportunity to earn income and help out families in your community. No pressure, no presentation, no registration required - just a friendly chat with our staff who will support you on your journey.
Looking for more information? Check out our website and fill out the contact form here to reach our staff: https://www.childcarepartnership.org/pre-licensing.phtml
