WISCONSIN CHILD CARE INFORMATION CENTER

2109 S Stoughton Rd
Madison, WI 53716
1-800-362-7353 or (608) 224-5388
Fax: (608) 224-6178
E-mail: ccic@dpi.wi.gov
Internet: http://dpi.wi.gov/rll/ccic

CHILD CARE RESOURCES
SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING

This is a list of free resources about child care that can be ordered at any time from the Wisconsin Child Care Information Center (CCIC).

The Department of Workforce Development and the Regional Child Care Licensing Specialists want to provide the child care community with a standardized set of guidelines so that the information new providers receive will be consistent from region to region. These resources were developed by the Division of Children and Family Services Regional Offices, Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project, (WCCIP) Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies in Madison and Milwaukee, and other state agencies.

The list includes the following categories:

• Group Day Care Policy Guidelines
• Family Child Care Policy Sample
• Administration
• Health and Safety
• Program
• Nutrition
• Child Care Administration Fact Sheets and Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project Tip Sheets
• Brochures for Parents on Selecting and Evaluating Child Care
• Brochures for Parents on Child Rearing: Plain Talk Series
• Abuse and Neglect Prevention Brochures for Staff & Parents

Unless multiple copies are specified, single copies of each resource, sheets of information a few pages in length, are available to any Wisconsin child care provider or educator. Some resources relate specifically to family child care or to group center care, but most are of universal interest. A list of additional resources available from other state agencies can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/ccic/ccicage.html All of the items listed on that page must be ordered from the specific state agency mentioned.

In addition to the items listed here, many other materials are available from CCIC on free loan. CCIC has a library of books, video tapes, audiocassettes, articles and brochures about child care and welcomes requests for information that require individual attention.

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After checking the items that you would like to order:

• phone the Child Care Information Center at 1-800-362-7353 or (608) 224-5388. Be prepared to identify the items you need by the section heading and item number as it is listed.
• or print this page and fax your order to (608) 224-6178.
• or print this page and mail it to:

Wisconsin Child Care Information Center
2109 S Stoughton Rd
Madison, WI 53716

Anyone interested in discussing licensing issues and questions as a result of reading this information should contact the nearest Division of Children and Family Services Field Office:

Green Bay	(920) 448-5312	Madison	(608) 243-2400
Rhinelander	(715) 365-2500	Eau Claire	(715) 836-2185
Waukesha	(262) 521-5100

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Child Care Resources List and Order Form for Child Care Providers

Individual's Name:____________________________________________________________________

Organization's Name:____________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

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Phone #:__________________________________________________________________

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Check to order
_____	A.	Group Day Care Policy Guidelines
		Packet of information on rules relating to the following policies:
		Admission
		Child Guidance
		Continuing Education
		Discharge of Enrolled Children
		Education
		Fee Payment and Refund
		Fire/Tornado and Other Emergencies
		Health Care
		Mildly Ill Child Care
		Nutrition
		Orientation of Staff
		Personnel
_____	AA.	Family Child Care Policy Sample
		Click here for the Policy Sample in PDF to read or print. Click here for a Microsoft Word fillable document. Fill in the shaded areas, save, and print.
	B.	Administration
1._____		1. Incorporation and Tax-Exempt Status.
2._____		2. New Employee Orientation Checklist.
4._____		4. Volunteer Training.
6._____		6. Booklet: Together - Children Grow: Quality Child Care for Children with Special Needs.
7._____		7. Federal and State Regulation for Employers.
8._____		8. Abuse and Neglect Statutes.
10.____		10. "I'll Be Back for You" : Making Separation Easier. A brochure about how to ease a child's transition into child care/preschool. (Multiple copies may be ordered. Please indicate quantity needed for a 1-year supply.)
11.____		11. List of Key Early Childhood Organizations in Wisconsin.
12.____		12. 2003 Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. (Multiple copies may be ordered, also available in Spanish.)
	C.	Health and Safety
14.____		14. Suggestions for Fire Protection.
15.____		15. Immunization: Questions and Answers.
16.____		16. Communicable Disease Chart.
17.____		17. First Aid Chart.
18.____		18. Medical Log: Directions for Use.
19.____		19. Disinfectants.
20.____		20. Manual Dishwashing Procedures.
21.____		21. Handwashing: The Stop Disease Method of Handwashing.
22.____		22. Infant/Child Automobile Restraints.
23.____		23. How to Change a Diaper.
24.____		24. The Safe Nursery: a Booklet to Help Avoid Injuries from Nursery Furniture and Equipment.
30.____		30. Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Licensed child care providers are encouraged to distribute this brochure upon enrollment to the parents of each child under one year of age. (Please indicate quantity needed for a 1-year supply. Phone 1-800-505-CRIB for more than 20. Also available in Spanish.)
31.____		31. Guidelines for the Exclusion of Children and Staff from a Child Care Center.
32.____		32. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard + Universal, Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions as They Apply to Child Care Settings.
33.____		33. Suggested Procedure for Microwave Heating of Refrigerated Infant Formula.
	D.	Program
25.____		25. Group Day Care: Required Items for Group Child Care Centers (HFS 46 App. F)
26.____		26. Family Day Care: Suggested Items for opening a Family Child Care Center.
27.____		27. Play Equipment Guide.
	E.	Nutrition
29.____		29. Child Care Food Program Meal Requirements.
	G.	Child Care Administration Fact Sheets
1._____		1. Starting a Child Care Program in Wisconsin.
2._____		2. Group Child Care Licensing Process.
3._____		3. Family Child Care Licensing Process.
4._____		4. Seeking a Facility for an Early Childhood Program.
5._____		5. Child Care Funding Directory.
6._____		6. Keeping Your Child Care Center Running Smoothly.
8._____		8. Developing a Media Plan for Child Care.
9._____		9. Supervision.
10.____		10. Child Care Regulation.
12.____		12. Employer Options to Support Working Families.
13.____		13. Elements of Quality in Child Day Care.
16.____		16. What You Need to Know in Order to Write About Child Care.
17.____		17. Liability Insurance for Child Care Providers.
18.____		18. Child Care Tax Credits - Information for Parents.
19.____		19. Federal Tax Information for a Family Child Care Business.
20.____		20. Nondiscrimination in Staff Hiring.
24.____		24. Legal Issues in Child Care.

			Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project Tip Sheets
1.________			TSS-1. Caring for Infants and Toddlers.
			Environments for Infants and Toddlers Best Practices Tips: Guiding Behavior of Toddlers Best Practices Tips: Infant/Toddler Feeding and Nutrition Stimulating Language Development: "Twenty Tips to Caregivers" Cultural Sensitivity When Caring for Infants and Toddlers Quality Indicators in Infant Toddler Programming Infant and Toddler Care and Development: A List of Useful Resources
2.________			TSS-2. Caring for Mildly Ill Children in Child Care.
			Care for Mildly Ill Children: Background and Models Caring for the Mildly Ill Child in a Child Care Setting Get Medical Help Immediately Mildly Ill Children in Child Care Providing Child Care for Mildly Ill Children Resources for Caring for Mildly Ill Children
3.________			TSS-3. Inclusive Child Care.
			Staff Training and Communication Environments Which Include All Children Transition Ideas Adaptation: Making Toys and Games Fun for All Inclusion in a School-Age Setting Best Practices in Inclusive Child Care: Wisconsin Inclusive Child Care Resource List
4.________			TSS-4. School-Age Child Care.
			Advocacy Behavior Management in a School-Age Program Creating Environments for School-Age Care Materials and Equipment for School-Age Programs Planning the Daily Schedule: Rules and Routines
5.________			TSS-5. Business Tips.
			Business Practices for Group Child Care Centers Marketing Your Early Childhood Program Organizational Skills and Record Keeping for Family Child Care Record Keeping for Group Day Care Centers Resources for Starting a Child Care Business Computer Use in Early Childhood Programs Scheduling Staff: A Child Care Center's Guide Making a Plan for Program Stability The Art of Budgeting
6.________			TSS-6. Health and Safety.
			S.A.F.E. Outdoor Play Health and Safety: A List of Useful Resources

	H.		Brochures for Parents on Selecting and Evaluating Child Care
			(Available in English and Spanish. Please indicate quantity needed for a 1-year supply.)
English	Spanish
1._____	_____		1. Your Guide to Licensed Child Care.
			A brochure for parents which summarizes the licensing rules as they pertain to the caregiver, the place and the program. Licensed child care providers are required to distribute this brochure to the parents of each child upon enrollment. Includes information on how to contact resource & referral agencies and licensing field offices.
2._____	_____		2. Your Guide to Legal Child Care.
			A brochure about the Wisconsin day care licensing law, what other types of child care exist and when a license is not needed. Includes information on how to contact resource & referral agencies, certifying agencies, and licensing field offices.
3._____	_____		3. Your Guide to Choosing Child Care.
			A brochure which gives pointers to parents on what to look for in choosing child care or evaluating the child care center or home they are already using, some of their responsibilities as parents and child care users, and how to contact resource & referral agencies, certifying agencies, and licensing field offices.

	I.	Brochures for Parents on Child Rearing: Plain Talk Series
		(Up to 100 copies available free to child care providers. Please indicate quantity needed for a 1-year supply.)
1._____		1. How to Deal With an Angry Child.
2._____		2. How Children Grow.
3._____		3. How to Be a Perfect Parent.
4._____		4. Child Discipline.
5._____		5. Your 1 to 2 Year Old.
6._____		6. Your 2 to 3 Year Old.
7._____		7. Your 3 to 4 Year Old.
8._____		8. Your 4 to 5 Year Old.
9._____		9. Your 5 to 6 Year Old.
	J.	Abuse and Neglect Prevention Brochures for Staff & Parents
		(Available free to child care providers up to the limit indicated. Please indicate quantity needed for a 1-year supply.)
1._____		1. It Shouldn't Hurt to Be a Child. (limit 1 per staff member)
2._____		2. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Tips to Parents. (English and Spanish, limit 20)
3._____		3. Think You Know Something About Child Abuse? (English or Spanish, limit 20)
4._____		4. Safe, Adventurous & Loving. (5-step anti-victim training process for grownups to teach children.) (limit 1)
5._____		5. What Parents Can Do About Stress. (limit 100)
6._____		6. Have a Plan to Cope with Your Baby's Crying (SBS crying card) (English or Spanish, limit 50)

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The Wisconsin Child Care Information Center is a project sponsored by the
Child Care Section, Division of Workforce Solutions,
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

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For more information about child care and CCIC services, contact the CCIC staff at ccic@dpi.wi.gov, 800-362-7353, or 608-224-5388.

For questions about this information, contact Glenna M. Carter (608) 224-6173

Last updated on 2/28/2008 8:18:33 AM