 This year, the Wisconsin Partnership celebrated a historic $330 million state investment in child care—expanding direct payments to providers, launching a new school readiness program for 4-year-olds, and increasing access to Wisconsin Shares for families.
These investments represent a major step forward for children, families, and educators across Wisconsin. We’re grateful to our partners at Higher Expectations (Racine County), Achieve Brown County, and Milwaukee Succeeds for their shared leadership and commitment to advancing early care and education. Together, we’re working to put 10,000 more young people across our four communities on a pathway to economic mobility by 2030. #CollectiveImpact #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #SystemsChange #Wisconsin  This year, our Smart Beginnings Network advanced early learning across Kenosha County by celebrating young learners and strengthening the systems that support them. Alongside county and city leaders, we recognized the Week of the Young Child®, convened our first countywide Early Child Care Provider meeting, and honored 89 providers on National Provider Day. Through ECE focus groups, providers shared insights that will directly inform future initiatives and system improvements.
Thank you to our Smart Beginnings Network—your partnership is helping ensure every child enters kindergarten with a strong foundation for success. #KindergartenReadiness #EarlyLearning #SmartBeginnings #CollectiveImpact #BuildingOurFuture #Kenosha #Partnerships  This month, Building Our Future hosted our first Smart Beginnings: Early Childcare Educator Meeting, bringing together dedicated Early Childhood Educators from across Kenosha County. These conversations provided valuable insights into how the Smart Beginnings Network can best support and collaborate with providers to ensure that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, including representatives from Cornerstone Academy, Growing Green Child Development Center, Lov N Care Children’s Academy, Little Explorers Home Daycare, A Place to Grow Play and Education Center, Kenosha YMCA, and Lil’ Cubs Family Childcare. Your commitment to early childhood education is the foundation of a stronger future for our community. We look forward to continuing this important work together! |
Our Mission: Together we will engage our community to provide an environment in which all contribute and excel. Our Vision: Everyone achieving personal potential from cradle to career. |
