Program Details
Beginning July 1, 2024, WEESSN will transition to new model, WEESSN and WEESSN Plus Coaching.
More information will be shared in the coming months. For now, we encourage regulated programs to join WEESSN and start accessing the full range of free services and support currently offered in Tier 1, which will carry over in the new model.
Any regulated family or group child care program can join—for FREE. The program is NOT tied to Wisconsin Registry or YoungStar levels. One membership is available per program.
Tier 1: Communication
BILINGUAL | VIRTUAL ACCESS
- FREE shared resources, tools, and templates (WISER)
- Digital hiring platform
- Discounted purchasing
- Professional development (English)
- Professional development (Spanish)
- WEESSN newsletters
- Kinside waitlist management software
- Educator Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tax Guides and tools for tax preparation
Tier 2: Cooperation
BILINGUAL | VIRTUAL COACHING
Tier 1 benefits, plus:
- Virtual WEESSN Tiered Membership Specialist
- Child care management software using ELV’s Alliance Core system (6-mo. subscription)
- 24/7 telemedicine access
Tier 3: Collaboration
BILINGUAL | REGIONAL COACHING
Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits, plus:
- Dedicated WEESSN Coach
- Shared back-office staff
- ELV’s Alliance Core system – extended subscription fully paid
- Food system supports
- Shared substitute pool
Interested in starting a child care business?
The Provider Assistance for Licensing Program (PAL) and Child Care Start-Up Program are no longer accepting new participants. If you are interested in starting a new child care business, please visit WECA Pre-Licensing for information about the Southeastern and Northern regions or 4C for Children for other areas of the state.
Need more information? Contact a WEESSN Tiered Membership Specialist, or call 608-721-6936.