Research has shown that the first five years play an enormous role in a child’s ongoing development and future success. Since most kids are in a child care or preschool setting while their parents are at work, it’s critical that we invest in a high-quality early education system that provides the experiences kids need for healthy development.
Wisconsin was ranked as one of the top ten states for licensing program requirements and oversight of child care centers in a 2013 report from Child Care Aware of America, We Can Do Better: Child Care Aware of America's Ranking of State Child Care Center Regulations and Oversight. Wisconsin was ranked 4th in program requirements and...
Our analysis of YoungStar progress statewide shows that 57% of children receiving child care subsidies are in programs rated 3 to 5 stars as of February 2013. At the same time, only 33% of child care programs participating in YoungStar are rated 3 to 5 stars. It sounds like a contradiction, but the percentages are very different...
The trends in YoungStar show a shift toward higher quality ratings. This analysis examines changes over time for child care programs rated by YoungStar and for the children served, broken out by YoungStar ratings from one star to five stars.
The trends in YoungStar show a shift toward higher quality ratings. This analysis examines changes over time for child care programs rated by YoungStar and for the children served, broken out by YoungStar ratings from one star to five stars.
WCCF’s analysis of trends in Wisconsin Shares shows a decline in most areas:Children served: Decrease of 9,444 children served since 2009 (-9.5%)Per-Child payments: $82 reduction (-16.8%) in average monthly payment per child since 2009.Child care programs participating: A drop of 2,592 child care programs participating (-32%) over...
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