Day Care Parents and Providers Relieved Wisconsin Budget Includes Child Care Funding

Day care parents and providers relieved Wisconsin budget includes child care funding

Parents and daycare providers in Wisconsin are breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a deal on child care funding. The agreement comes after months of uncertainty as the previous funding program that expired on July 1."Not trying to figure out where another $50, $100 a month is going is a huge relief as well," said Angela Lenz, a Waukesha mom. Lenz had been actively reaching out to elected officials abo…

Some child care advocates express hope about budget deal, others are skeptical

Child care providers and parents attend a Wisconsin State Capitol rally on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Advocates have mixed opinions about child care provisions in the new state budget released Tuesday. (Photo by Erik Gunn/Wisconsin Examiner)The proposed Wisconsin state budget announced Tuesday offers child care advocates less than what they sought, and while some reacted with limited optimism, for others it adds up to little better than nothing.…

Wisconsin state budget has three wins for child care

The new budget would secure a total of $330 million for early child care, including direct payments to child care providers.