Quality Improvement

Family Child Care Quality Improvement

Helping to Raise the Quality of Child Care in Wisconsin

WFCCA Supports Quality Improvement

Wisconsin Family Child Care Association believes that every child deserves high quality child care and is committed to helping family child care providers improve the quality of their programs. Enhancing quality is an essential part of being an early childhood professional, and WFCCA is here to help!

We offer guidance, encouragement, technical assistance, and other types of support to help family child care providers raise their quality of care and to improve their business practices. Assistance is available for:


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Quality Improvement Initiatives

Building Stronger Programs and Brighter Futures

Are you looking to improve the quality of your program? Explore the various quality improvement programs available to you. Participating in these programs enables your program meet the highest standards of excellence and provides the best possible care for children.

Find Support for These Quality Improvement Programs

We are excited to help you on your journey to improve quality! Support is available for the following programs. Reach out to us for assistance in reaching your quailty improvement goals.

National Association for Family Child Care

NAFCC Accreditation is awarded to family child care providers who meet NAFCC quality standards in five core competencies: relationships, environment, learning activities, health & safety, and professional & business practices. Visit the NAFCC Accreditation page for more information.

Satellite Family Child Care System

Satellite Accreditation quality standards are organized into six areas which include Interactions & Relationships, Physical Environment, Equipment & Materials, Daily Program for Children, Supporting Children’s Development, Health, Safety & Nutrition in the Family Child Care Home, and Business Management & Professionalism. For more information about Satellite Accreditation and Support Services, visit the Satellite Family Child Care System page.

YoungStar Quality Rating System

YoungStar assesses child care providers based on their education, learning environment, business methods, and practices concerning child health and well-being. To learn more about Wisconsin's quality improvement initiative, please visit the YoungStar for Providers page.