Helping to Raise the Quality of Child Care in Wisconsin
Every child deserves safe, nurturing, and high-quality care—and you can make it happen. Wisconsin Family Child Care Association is here to support you every step of the way, helping you elevate your program, strengthen your business practices, and grow as a skilled early childhood professional. Improving quality isn’t just a goal - it’s part of what makes you an outstanding provider.
We offer guidance, encouragement, technical assistance, and practical support to help you raise the standard of care in your program. Assistance is available for:
To celebrate your first accreditation, WFCCA provides a special discount on our Annual Conference! Email us to request your discount code.
Building Stronger Programs and Brighter Futures
Want to take your program to the next level? Explore the various quality improvement programs available to you. Strengthen your skills, improve your business practices, and provide the best care possible for children in your program.
We’re excited to help you along the way! Explore the programs below and reach out to us for guidance, encouragement, or technical assistance as you work toward your quality improvement goals.
NAFCC Accreditation recognizes family child care providers who meet rigorous quality standards in five core areas: relationships, environment, learning activities, health & safety, and professional & business practices. For more information, visit the NAFCC Accreditation page.
Satellite Accreditation is a Wisconsin-based program with standards in six areas, including interactions & relationships, physical environment, daily program for children, supporting children’s development, health, safety & nutrition, and business management & professionalism. Learn more on the Satellite Family Child Care System page.
YoungStar is Wisconsin’s statewide quality rating system for child care. It evaluates programs on staff education, learning environment, business practices, and child health & well-being, helping providers improve quality and meet state standards. More information is available on the YoungStar for Providers page.