Child Care Partnership

08/19/2026

🌟 CCFT: Skills & Strategies for the Child Care Teacher 🌟

This training is designed to prepare early childhood professionals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher.

Participants will strengthen their knowledge and skills in:
-Curriculum planning & activity selection
-Developmentally appropriate practices
-Strategies for involving families
-Observation in the early childhood classroom
-Child guidance strategies
-Professionalism in early childhood education

Whether you're preparing to step into a lead teacher role or looking to strengthen the skills you already use every day, this course provides practical knowledge you can bring back to your program and classroom.

📚 Learn more about the training:
https://uwm.edu/professional-development-network-family-support/event/ccft-skills-and-strategies-for-the-child-care-teacher-western-dairyland-child-care-partnership-1447/

✅ Register here:
https://pdsonline.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/dd0ffdec-43c1-4653-97be-417067bfc352?session=c4da7a1d-b188-4db8-aa97-1708250f41f8

Register by Sept 4th. Contact us if you need assistance with registering!

08/15/2026

We had a great day at Wisconsin Family Child Care Association’s mini conference in Menomonie! It was a fun filled day full of learning and networking! Shout out to Michelle for her work to put this on!

08/11/2026

There's still time to register for the Wisconsin Family Child Care Association's mini conference in Menomonie this Saturday! Save your seat at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Menomonie

08/10/2026

We're excited to Walk, Roll, and Read at Mary Park in New Richmond this Wednesday afternoon! We'll be joining Little Moments Count, the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, and Family Friendly Workplaces at this super fun, no-cost event for families.

08/10/2026

Back to school season means it's time to update your family's Wisconsin Shares authorization! Use the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal to update your child care needs. https://mywichildcareparents.wisconsin.gov/login?DcfReturnUrl=%2F

Using Wisconsin Shares? It is time to start thinking about how much child care you will need when school starts. You can request a change to your authorization 24/7! Use your smart phone to log on to the Child Care Parent Portal to adjust your child care needs. https://mywichildcareparents.wisconsin.gov

08/09/2026

This is such an important thing to remember as we go about our days with kids.

I spent a lot of years thinking that being intentional meant planning what I was going to teach, setting up the right activity, or finding a way to bring literacy into children's play.

Now, I think intentionality starts with paying attention.

What are the children doing?
What are they talking about?
What ideas are they working through?
What literacy is already showing up?

Because once I can see that, I can make a much better decision about what they actually need from me.

Sometimes that's a new material. Sometimes it's language or information that helps move an idea forward. Sometimes it's explicit instruction.

And sometimes it's getting out of the way.

The goal isn't to make play more educational.

It's to get better at seeing the learning that's already there.

What are you noticing in children's play that you might have missed before?

08/07/2026

Need help supporting kids’ social emotional or mental health needs?

We can provide:
• Training and coaching on positive guidance for educators and parents
• Resources for child assessments
• Referrals to local supports

You can also access:
• Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH): Guidance on child development, behavior, mental health, and supporting staff competence
• YoungStar Connect (Shine Early Learning): One-on-one coaching, live, and on-demand training on social-emotional quality practices

Explore other supports and organizations here: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/ta


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¿Necesita ayuda para apoyar las necesidades socioemocionales o de salud mental de los niños/las niñas?

💬 ¡Contacte a su CCR&R local para recibir la ayuda que necesita! https://thrivingwi.org/find-your-local-ccrr-and-frc/

Su CCR&R local puede proporcionar:
• Capacitación y asesoría sobre orientación positiva para educadores y padres/tutores
• Recursos para evaluaciones infantiles
• Referencias a apoyos locales

También puede acceder a:
• Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH): Orientación sobre el desarrollo infantil, comportamiento, salud mental y apoyo a la competencia del personal
• YoungStar Connect (Shine Early Learning): Asesoría personalizada en vivo y capacitación a demanda sobre prácticas de calidad socioemocionales

Explore otros apoyos y organizaciones aquí: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/ta

08/05/2026

Our 10th Early Learning Conference is just 100 days away! This year's conference features Amanda Morgan of Not Just Cute - Intentional Whole Child Development as our keynote speaker. We're so excited to celebrate 10 years learning alongside you! Take advantage of early bird discounted registration at www.childcarepartnership.org

08/03/2026

Join us in celebrating our Assistant Director on 15 years with Child Care Partnership!

Her dedication, leadership, and passion have made a lasting impact on our team, our community, and the children, families, and child care professionals we serve.

Congratulations, Becca Elbert, and thank you for all you do!