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!
Follow Us on Facebook
May 15, 2026 – Congratulations to Rachel's Place Early Learning Center on winning the $500 Lakeshore giftcard!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to update your profile! We have have over 75% of all programs in our service area update their information!
If you haven't yet, don't worry. YOU still have time to win!
Complete the Child Care Info Review by May 31st and get entered to win a $250 Lakeshore gift card. Everyone who completes is will also receive a $15 Walmart giftcard (while supplies last).
Check your inbox for your unique link from Thriving Wisconsin.
#ThrivingCCRR
May 14, 2026 – Next Wednesday morning is our Q&A panelwith DCF Licensing staff! We're very excited to host childcare directors at this no-cost event where you can get answers to your questions about licensing and connect with other childcare professionals. Whether you're experienced or brand new to the world of licensed childcare, don't miss this chance to learn and make connections! Please submit your questions in advance by noon on Monday, May 18th using this anonymous form: https://forms.gle/SfK5UB3uK9t9MByA9
May 14, 2026 – Looking for child care or resources for your child with special needs?
❤️ Contact us today to get connected to resources that make life easier for your family.
If your child has a disability or special health care needs, we can connect you to programs and services—from early learning and child care to food, health, and other local supports.
#thrivingccrr
--
¿Busca cuidado infantil o recursos para su niño/niña con necesidades especiales?
❤️ Contacte hoy a su CCR&R local para obtener recursos que faciliten la vida de su familia. https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Si su niño/niña tiene una discapacidad o necesidades especiales de atención médica, su CCR&R local puede ayudarle a contactarse con programas y servicios, desde aprendizaje temprano y cuidado infantil hasta alimentación, salud y otros apoyos locales.
May 13, 2026 – ❤️ We offer FREE monthly 1:1 check-ins to provide ongoing support in your first year as a child care provider!
We'll provide:
Help understanding and implementing regulatory requirements
Services designed to reduce barriers to success
Connect you to other supports available
Relationship‑based support
#ThrivingCCRR
--
¿Le gustaría apoyo personalizado en su primer año como proveedor/a de cuidado infantil?
❤️ Su CCR&R local le ofrece reuniones mensuales GRATUITOS 1:1 para darle seguimiento y apoyo. https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/
Inscríbase ahora y reciba:
Ayuda para entender e implementar los requisitos de regulación
Servicios diseñados para reducir las barreras al éxito
Apoyo basado en relaciones
May 12, 2026 – Just Welcomed a New Baby? We’re Here to Help with Childcare!
Whether you're planning ahead for infant care or just starting to explore options, Child Care Partnership is here to support you.
We offer FREE referrals to licensed infant care programs in your area — and we’ll even call providers for you to check for openings and answer your questions.
Let us help you find a safe, nurturing place for your little one.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
#childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #ThrivingCCRR
May 11, 2026 – UPDATE YOUR RATES & ENROLLMENT to help shape the future of Wisconsin Child Care!
Every day you make a difference – now it’s time to share what your program is experiencing. Updating your rates & enrollment in the “Child Care Info Review” helps tell the real story of child care in Wisconsin and shapes the support providers need!
Complete this by May 31st and earn a $15 reward (up to 3,500 providers). Plus have your program entered in a drawing for an additional prize!
Check your inbox for your unique link from Thriving Wisconsin. Don’t see it? Check your spam/junk folder.
Need help? Call or email our team. We are here for you!
#ThrivingCCRR
May 11, 2026 – Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Child Care Provider Appreciation Day last week. We had such a fun time with all of you!
We shared a few “Thank You” videos here, but there were several more shown during the event that we wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to see.
A big thank you again to everyone who contributed a video and helped us show appreciation for the incredible work of child care providers in our community.
May 8, 2026 – We’re having such a fun night celebrating with some amazing people! Thank you to Katie Steffes for making it such a JOYFUL evening!
And a HUGE thank you to Metropolis Resort and Conference Center and Action City for hosting us tonight and helping us celebrate child care teachers and their families!
May 8, 2026 – We’re excited to share a special Child Care Provider Appreciation Day message from Chris Kroeze ! 🎶💜
Thank you, Chris, for helping us celebrate the incredible child care providers who support, nurture, and inspire children and families every day.
To all child care providers: today is for YOU. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference in our communities!
#ChildCareProviderAppreciationDay
May 8, 2026 – Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day!
We’re kicking off our celebration of Child Care Provider Appreciation Day with a special message from Tony Evers! 💜
We hope you'll join us tonight at our Appreciation Day Celebration where we’ll be sharing video messages from elected officials, early childhood partners, community leaders, and special guests as they help us celebrate the incredible child care providers in our communities.
Thank you for the care, dedication, patience, and support you provide to children and families every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom — and today, we celebrate YOU! 🎉
