A victory for child care in Wisconsin

A new quality system for child care in Wisconsin scored a legislative victory recently, securing a unanimous vote by that state’s Joint Finance Committee.  The proposed program, known as YoungStar, would make it easier for parents to choose the best care for their children and would link state provider payments to their quality.

Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, the Voices member in that state, has all the details in a blog post on YoungStar.  You can also read more on the proposed program from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

It’s important to work toward greater access to child care for families, but often it’s just as important to ensure those programs are high-performing.  To learn more about child care and children’s needs, check out the Voices Early Care and Education page.