FAMILIES

Referrals for Families

BY PHONE:

Families call and discuss their child care needs with a referral specialist.


The referral specialist conducts a computerized search for regulated child care programs which best meet the families' needs.

By mail or email, families receive an objective list of regulated programs along with quality child care information (see below).

ON-LINE

Click on the purple square below, and after entering your information, you will receive a computer-generated list of regulated child care providers.

Employees of the Marshfield Clinic or Security Health Plan:
Please contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 800-628-8534 before completing an internet referral as you are eligible for an enhanced referral.  Thank You!

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Types of Child Care

• WI State Law
• Understanding Licensing and Certification
• Your Guide to Licensed Child Care
• Nanny Services

Quality Child Care Information

• Walk In My Shoes - Quality Child Care Checklist
• Telephone-Interview Questions
• In-Person Interview Questions
• WI Circuit Court Access
• WI Sex Offender Registry

Financial Information

• Average Group Child Care Rates
• Average Family Child Care Rates
• Tax time help for parents
• Help paying for child care

Other Resources

• THINK BIG. Start small.
  • Quality Child Care Matters
  • Early Learning Matters
  • School Readiness Matters
  • Healthy Kids Matter
  • Children with Special Needs
  • Parent Involvement Makes a Difference