Childcare

Historic Investments

STABILIZED THE CHILDCARE INDUSTRY

  • Stabilized the child care industry without making pandemic-era handouts permanent
  • Provided bridge funding until a new community-based child care system can begin operating in the 2nd year of the biennium
  • The new, community-based child care system is modeled after the successful school choice program
  • Increased Wisconsin Shares to the 75th percentile
  • Meaningful reforms to the child care system will create new slots and make child care more affordable:
    • A 2-year pilot program to increase teacher: student ratios
    • Creating accreditation for Large Family Care Centers
    • Lowered the age requirement for assistant care teachers to 16
    • Continues updating the Kids Information Data System (KIDS) to match parents seeking child care with qualified centers 
Senator Marklein

Senator Marklein

Senator Wimberger

Senator Wimberger

Senator Hutton

Senator Hutton

Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu Speaking at Shared Revenue Press Conference

Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu Speaking at Shared Revenue Press Conference