Child Care Partnership

A program of the Western Dairyland EOC

Annual Business Information Form (BIF) Updates

It’s time to complete your Business Information Form (BIF)! Your input helps shape child care policy, support families, and strengthen Wisconsin’s early childhood workforce—check your email for your unique link.

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!

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.

2024 Annual Report

We're excited to share our most recent annual report highlighting our accomplishments from last year! View it here.

Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!

Child Care Partnership is a program of Western Dairyland EOC and 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.

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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February 3, 2026 – You deserve childcare that works for your family. We provide free referrals to regulated programs and help you understand your options. We’ll even make calls for you! 📞 715-831-1700 🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org #childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR

January 29, 2026 – Do you have questions about licensing rules, paperwork, or how to start your business? We're here to help! We'll walk with you through the steps to becoming a licensed childcare provider and support you all along the way. Learn more at www.childcarepartnership.org Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development #childcarepartnership #familychildcare #childcarebusiness

January 28, 2026 – Here’s a special offer on radon tests!

January 27, 2026 – Join us in recognizing our Director, Renee, on 25 years of dedication, leadership and service! She has made a lasting impact on our team, our partners, and the many children, families and child care professionals who have benefited from her work! Congratulations!

January 27, 2026 – It’s National Chocolate Cake Day! Just like a perfect slice of cake makes life better, finding quality child care should be just as sweet and stress-free. Our free referral service connects families with trusted providers so you can savor what matters most. Need child care? Contact us today, it’s free, easy, and always here for you! 📞 715-831-1700 🌐 www.childcarepartnership.org #childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCRR

January 24, 2026 – Thinking about starting a licensed childcare? We'll connect you to local grants to help cover the cost of supplies, equipment, and initial licensing fees. Learn more: childcarepartnership.org Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development #ChildCarePartnership #FamilyChildCare #ChildCareBusiness

January 23, 2026 – Check out this opportunity for inspiring and fun continuing education from Wisconsin Early Childhood Association! Recognize the speaker, Rachel Giannini? She was a keynote speaker at our 2025 Early Learning Conference. We absolutely loved learning from her!

January 20, 2026 – Say Cheese! 🧀 Finding Child Care Has Never Been Easier It's National Cheese Lover's Day! And just like we love our cheese, we love helping families find quality child care even more! Our free referral service connects you with trusted providers so you can focus on what matters most. Need child care? Contact us today! It’s free, easy, and always here for you. 📞 715-831-1700 🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org #childcarepartnership #ThrivingWisconsin #CCR

January 19, 2026 – Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026? Get Kids Ready is a state-funded school readiness program that helps 4-year-olds prepare for the transition into a school setting. Through Get Kids Ready, qualified child care providers focus on developing the academic, physical, social-emotional, self-help skills, and much more that kids will need to succeed in school. Plus, the state pays child care providers for the time kids spend in Get Kids Ready, making that part of the day free for families. Learn more about Get Kids Ready at: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/parents ¿Tiene un niño que tendrá 4 años cumplidos antes del 1 de septiembre de 2026? Get Kids Ready es un programa estatal de preparación escolar que ayuda a los niños de 4 años a prepararse para la transición al entorno escolar. A través de Get Kids Ready, los proveedores de cuidado infantil calificados se enfocan en desarrollar las habilidades académicas, físicas, socioemocionales, de autoayuda y mucho más que los niños necesitarán para tener éxito en la escuela. Además, el estado paga a los proveedores de cuidado infantil por el tiempo que los niños pasan en Get Kids Ready, lo que hace que esa parte del día sea gratuita para las familias. Obtenga más información sobre Get Kids Ready en: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/parents

January 17, 2026 – Get Kids Ready is a new school readiness program to support licensed and certified child care providers serving 4-year-olds. If you meet the eligibility criteria and decide to participate, you will receive payments for each eligible child participating in Get Kids Ready at your program. If you’re interested, the Intent to Participate must be submitted by February 1! Learn more at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready/providers Get Kids Ready es un nuevo programa de preparación escolar para apoyar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil con licencia y certificación que atienden a niños de 4 años. Si cumple con los criterios de elegibilidad y decide participar, recibirá pagos por cada niño elegible que participe en Get Kids Ready en su programa. ¡Si está interesado, la Intención de Participar debe enviarse antes del 1 de febrero! Obtenga más información en https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready-es/providers-es

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