2025 Early Learning Conference
Don't miss out on this year's conference featuring Dr Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD & Rachel Giannini.
Saturday, Nov 1st from 8:30am-3pm at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
Register today!
Child Care Advocacy
We're collecting stories to share with lawmakers about how childcare affects YOU! Parents, childcare providers and communities are invited to share your story with us. Click here to share your story!
Service Area
Child Care Partnership Resource & Referral proudly serves Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Trempealeau Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Our Family Resource Program serves parents and caregivers in Buffalo and Pepin Counties.
Our Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) proudly serves Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Trempealeau, Washburn and Vernon Counties and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
2024 Annual Report
We're excited to share our most recent annual report highlighting our accomplishments from last year! View it here.
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Shaping young minds by supporting their caregivers!
Child Care Partnership is a program of Western Dairyland EOC and member agency of Thriving Wisconsin - Wisconsin's network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Family Resource Centers.
Our mission is to partner with and support parents and caregivers by creating a greater understanding of their important role and the positive impact they have on the lives of children. We strive to strengthen families and communities through support, resources, and guidance through a strengthened-based approach.
Parents
We work with parents and/or caregivers to find child care, evaluate child care options, and provide resources including payment assistance.
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Providers
We provide one-on-one support for individuals interested in starting a child care & to regulated child care programs, continuing education opportunities, the CACFP for family child care programs, and more!
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Community
We are the local experts and hold vital child care data for communities to best support children, families, and local economies.
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Family Resources
We work with parents and caregivers in Buffalo & Pepin Counties to build on their strengths, foster confidence, and deepen connections with their children during fun, hands-on activities!
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Our services are available to the entire community; there are no income guidelines. CCP is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Thriving Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and other state and local entities. CCP is a non-profit joint Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) and Family Resource Center (FRC) serving Western Wisconsin.
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November 2, 2025 – We’re proud to see the 9th Annual Early Learning Conference featured in this WEAU news story!
With over 175 early childhood professionals in attendance, the day was filled with inspiration, learning, and connection.
This annual event centers on child development and play-based learning, and this year we were honored to welcome Dr. Dipesh Navsaria and Rachel Giannini as our keynote speakers. Their insights reinforced the powerful role child care professionals play in shaping young brains and building strong foundations for lifelong success. 🧠
We’re also grateful to the 15 community organizations who joined us to share resources and support for those working in early childhood - your partnership makes a difference!
Watch the full story below.
November 1, 2025 – Today’s the day! We’re excited to kick off our 9th annual Early Learning Conference at The Florian Gardens Conference Center! We hope to see you there!
October 31, 2025 – Starting a child care program doesn’t have to be spooky! 👻
If you’ve ever thought about opening a childcare business, we're a great place to start!
Brittney and Celeste will answer any questions you have & guide you through:
✅ Certification & Licensing requirements
✅ Steps to start your business
✅ Resources and other support available
No tricks, just the tools you need to turn your dream into reality!
📌 Learn more & register for one of our upcoming Child Care Info Sessions here: https://www.childcarepartnership.org/pre-licensing.phtml
October 30, 2025 – Looking for practical, interactive learning? This session is more than just a webinar, you’ll join a live, virtual class where you can ask questions, share ideas, and learn alongside others.
While free online versions exist, this live session gives you the chance to connect and engage in real time.
👉https://www.childcarepartnership.org/calendar.phtml/994226/keeping-kids-safe-aht-prevention-sids-risk-reduction-and-mandated-reporter-virtual
October 29, 2025 – Finding childcare doesn’t have to be hard.
We make it easy! Child Care Partnership offers free referrals to licensed programs and will even call around for you to find openings!
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
📞 715-831-1700
🌐 ww.childcarepartnership.org
October 29, 2025 – Join us for Employer Strategies for Supporting Working Families, a seminar designed to help businesses create family-friendly workplaces that strengthen recruitment and retention.
When businesses invest in their employees and their families, their bottom line benefits.
Tag a business owner or HR leader who should attend!
#FamilyFriendlyWorkplaces #employersupport #childcarepartnership #thrivingwisconsin
October 25, 2025 – Hey Dunn County: This is your chance to speak up about childcare in your local community! Health Dunn Right is collaborating with the Menomonie Area Chamber, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, and CCP to conduct a survey about childcare in Dunn County. Help your community take the next steps to support childcare for families! Take the survey here: https://go.wisc.edu/40i40z
October 23, 2025 – Check out the latest news from DCF regarding a Wisconsin Shares subsidy usage policy change.
October 22, 2025 – Hey Dunn County: This is your chance to speak up about childcare in your local community! Health Dunn Right is collaborating with the Menomonie Area Chamber, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, and CCP to conduct a survey about childcare in Dunn County. Help your community take the next steps to support childcare for families! Take the 10 minute survey here: https://go.wisc.edu/40i40z
October 22, 2025 – Hey Dunn County Parents! 👋 Did you know that childcare is a top issue facing your community? We're on a mission to understand how it impacts our local workforce, and we need your help.
In partnership with the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Childcare Partnership, and Dunn County, we've launched a survey to hear directly from you. Your anonymous feedback will help us build a stronger, more supportive community for everyone.
Click the link below to take the survey now! Your voice matters.
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cCcrRZD4TpRfYW
#DunnCounty #ChildcareSolutions #CommunitySupport #WorkforceDevelopment #YourVoiceMatters #Menomonie
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