The YoungStar quality rating and improvement system is being rolled out, bringing greater focus to the quality of services for children from low-income families supported by Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies. The Herzfeld Foundation funded the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families to analyze infant/toddler care and education in Milwaukee, investigating the extent to which Milwaukee infants and toddlers are being served by high-quality programs, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Early Care & Education in the Fox Valley
Every child deserves a solid foundation in life, regardless of income. Affordable and accessible early care and education ensures that parents can get to work and sets children up for a strong start. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how child care is critical for children and families and why early care and education providers are an essential part of our local communities and a thriving economy.
