Wisconsin Child Care Administrator's Association Conference
Advocate. Empower. Transform.
Friday, May 9th, 2025
8:30am-3:30pm
Marian University
45 S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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INTRODUCING OUR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:
Jeff Pertl, DCF Secretary
Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl was appointed by Gov. Evers in September 2024, after serving as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) deputy secretary for six years.
Secretary Pertl will speak about the current issues facing child care.
Foley and Lardner, LLP
As you may know, our current Child Care Counts funding is set to end in July. The Governor has proposed a $500 million state investment to extend Child Care Counts and continue stabilizing our industry. However, legislators remain skeptical about funding an industry made up of diverse small businesses. It is crucial for them to recognize that we contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide a vital service to our communities, one that is highly regulated to ensure both safety and quality.
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Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Retlaw
One N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 204-0400
State that you are with WCCAA Room Block and an agent will book your reservation. Limited Rooms Available.
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Conference Location
Marian University
45 S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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Thursday Evening Networking Event
Thursday May 8th, 2025 we will have a networking event from 6-8pm, location to be determined. Cash Bar and food available for purchase at the venue. When you register, you will be able to select if you plan to attend or not.
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Conference Rates
WCCAA Member: $100
Non-Member: $125
(Non-Members who attend conference will receive a coupon at conference for $25 off their first year membership to WCCAA. Coupon will expire on May 31st, 2025)
If you need any accommodations, please contact us at angieh@pgkids.net by April 15th, 2025.
NO REFUNDS or CREDITS will be issued.
Transfer of attendee may be accepted 15 days prior to Event.
Registration Closes on April 30th, 2025
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Award Nominations
Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the field of Early Care and Education in the state of Wisconsin? If so, nominate them today! The contribution can take a variety of forms and could be an administrator of a child care program, a resource person, a government or civic official, a person in the media or communication field, or a philanthropist. Our board then considers these nominations and selects one individual to receive a recognition award at our annual conference.
Nominate an Individual
In addition, we also seek nominations each year for corporations who have made note-worthy contributions in some way to better children and families in our state. WCCAA firmly believes that corporations can play a tremendous role in supporting quality child care. This also can happen in a variety of ways – implementing family-friendly policies for employees, providing child care assistance for families, giving financial or other support to existing quality child care programs, generating public awareness of issues that affect children and families, etc.
Nominate a Business/Corporation
Nominations are due March 31st!