Participants have access to...
- a consultant
- a resource library
- a mentoring program
- equipment and curriculum unit loans
- a local family child care support group
- program assessment tools
- in-person and virtual professional learning
- developmental screening and assessment tools
- local social gatherings and educator appreciation events
Who is eligible? Participants must...
- operate a licensed or certified family child care program in the city of Milwaukee.
- have a Registry level 7 or higher or the equivalent of six college credits in early childhood education.
- intend to keep the family child care program operating for the next three years.
- not be currently eligible for Satellite's accreditation system due to between seven to twenty licensing violations on record.
This three-year opportunity is currently available until October of 2028. Participants may have the opportunity to transition from Upward Milwaukee into Satellite's accreditation system.
Please note that for the Upward Milwaukee project, our consultation and events are led by English speakers. We can use technology to work with participants in languages other than English.
