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Child Care Counts

Coverage of Child Care Counts in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 8 · 08:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 25 · 12:30 UTC
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Wisconsinplace2Nestling Houseorganization1Milwaukeeplace1Child Care Bridge Paymentsorganization1American Rescue Plan Acttopic1Loryn Dennyperson1Janelle Litosperson1Cindy Veeserperson1Forever Youngorganization1Wisconsin Early Childhood Associationorganization1University of Wisconsin Institute for Research on Povertyorganization1pandemic relief fundstopic1childcare subsidiestopic1
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  • BUSINESSJun 25 · 12:30 UTCTHE 74
    Wisconsin’s Childcare Providers Face Uncertainty As Funding Comes to an End

    Wisconsin's childcare providers, including Nestling House in Milwaukee, face financial uncertainty as pandemic-era funding through Child Care Counts and Child Care Bridge Payments ends. The center relies on monthly stipends to cover operational costs and staff bonuses, but losing $50,000 annually threatens its sustainability without rate hikes or reduced staff.

  • BUSINESSJun 8 · 08:00 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Childcare providers are about to lose a safety net

    Childcare providers in Wisconsin, including Cindy Veeser's Forever Young center, are losing federal pandemic relief funds that stabilized operations and teacher wages. The end of Child Care Counts funding by June 30, 2025, threatens closures and fee increases, with surveys indicating one in four centers could shut down. The 2025-27 state budget includes limited new funds for preschool programs and subsidies.