February 2025

Essential Services for Child Care Providers

Reminder: CCR&R has contracted with 3 Musketeers Cleaning Services to provide cleaning services for group and family child care providers in Outagamie County.


To learn what cleaning services are offered by 3 Musketeers call the business directly at 920-562-5152, or e-mail: amada@3musketeerscleaning.com


To set up services, Outagamie County providers must contact 3 Musketeers directly. The provider will receive an estimate, which will be sent to CCR&R for approval.


3 Musketeers is available on weekends or weekends and will work with Providers individually to schedule services and ensure access to your program.


To learn more about Essential Services for Outagamie Co. child care providers including cleaning, maintenance projects, and information tech, visit our CCR&R website here.


Upcoming Training Opportunities

Skills and Strategies for the Childhood Teacher- Blended Format

Dates: Course is open from Feb. 11th- May 13th, 2025. Virtual meeting dates required.


Read more and Register HERE


Cost: Free for Providers in Outagamie, Calumet, Waupaca, Winnebago, Green Lake, & FDL counties. $50 for providers in other counties



Conscious Discipline- Building Resilient Schools and Families- Online, Self-Paced

  • Course is open February 10th- March 24th, 2025


This training is being provided FREE to providers in Winnebago Co., Green Lake, Co, or the city of Ripon on behalf of grant funding from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. If you are from one of these counties, please use the Google form HERE to register without payment.


Participants from all other counties can register HERE for a cost of $25

Child Care Provider Support Groups

Child Care Leadership Support Group

February 13th, from 9:00 am- 10:30 pm


The topic for February's discussion will be conscious leadership


CCR&R’s Child Care Leadership Support Group is designed specifically for leadership team members in group or family child care programs operating in Waupaca, Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties.


Register online HERE

Teacher Connection Group

February 27th from 6:00-7:30 pm


Join in-person at the CCR&R office, or virtually on Zoom. The topic for this month’s connection group will be:


CCR&R’s Teacher Connection Group is designed specifically for child care staff in group and family child care programs operating in Waupaca, Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties.


Register online HERE

Jobline Dashboard


The CCR&R JobLine Dashboard is a valuable resource for regulated child care programs to post job positions at no cost, and for those seeking employment to view open positions in local child care programs.


New positions have been recently added!


If you are looking for a job in early care and education, view the latest positions on the Jobline Dashboard HERE

Community Resources and Events

Baby Clothing Swap Event- Free Event for Families

February 10th- February 24th, 2025


How does it work?

Bring your gently-used, freshly laundered infant clothing to CCR&R and receive one “Clothing Swap Coupon” per plastic shopping bag donated. Limit 5 bags per family. Clothing sizes preemie-24 months accepted. CCR&R will begin accepting clothing donations on Mon, Feb 10th, 2025


Coupon Holders Shopping Day:

Friday, February 21, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM


All families welcome to shop on:

Monday, February 24th, 2025 ~ 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Update: the shopping date on February 24th has been extended to 6:00 pm!


Location: Child Care Resource & Referral Office

1001 W. Kennedy Avenue, Suite A, Kimberly


Downloadable/printable flyer is available here:



New Resource for Families- Local or Statewide Special Needs, Behavioral, and Mental Health Contacts


A new 4-page resource guide for special needs, behavioral, and mental health contacts can now be found on the "For Families" page of our CCR&R website.


View and/or download the printable list of local and state resources, therapy clinics, and other support services HERE



Join our CCR&R Board of Directors- Make an impact on early childhood education and family support in NE Wisconsin!


What to Expect:

Meetings: Bi-monthly (4:30-6:30 pm)

Location: Kimberly CCR&R office

Perk: Dinner Provided


Want to learn more? Contact Executive Director Candy Hall candyh@ccrrfoxvalley.org


Child Care Resource & Referral

1001 W. Kennedy Ave, Suite A Kimberly, WI 54136

800.749. KIDS or 920-886-1211