Child Care Business Resources
In a field that is significantly under-resourced, business support is especially critical for early childhood programs. WECA and key partners work to support child care programs and early educators through a variety of lenses, including financial resources and tools so programs are set up to do what they do best – care for and educate young children, support families, and enrich their communities.
Resources for Providers Across the U.S.
Child Care Business Tax Guides
WECA has partnered with Civitas Strategies to offer FREE resources that take child care business owners step-by-step through a continuum of tax preparation support and guidance. This four-step process helps providers keep more of their hard-earned money at tax time and decrease risk of a future audit.
Resources for Retirement Plan Options
Identifying the right type of retirement plan for your child care businesses is simpler than you think. Check out this Civitas-developed tool to narrow down choices. The associated guides offer a better understanding of how a few key details impact retirement needs.
Resources for Wisconsin-Based Providers
WECA offers a variety of coaching, tools, and programs that support child care business practices and financial sustainability and viability.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
CACFP is a federally funded voluntary program that helps pay for the cost of serving healthy meals and snacks to participants in qualifying child care facilities. WECA is one of six sponsors of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Wisconsin. WECA is eligible to serve family child care programs in all counties and Tribal nations – centers have access to resources through the Department of Public Instruction.
WEESSN Plus Coaching
This shared services network-based support offers free coaching for group or family child care providers on budgeting, benefits, enrollment, and other ECE resources. Check out WECA’s website for more information on eligibilities, how to express interest in enrolling, and more.
