The CCR&R office will be closed November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 2025

CCR&R is looking for gently used costumes

If you have kids' Halloween costumes you're packing away or preparing to donate to the thrift store, CCR&R is collecting gently used, non-scary costumes for children ages 10 and under. We are particularly looking for costumes or dress up items that are princesses or superheroes.

We can’t spill the beans what we be using these for just yet—it’s a secret surprise! More details coming on Monday, November 10th.

Drop your costume donations in the big barrel in our office front lobby: 1001 W. Kennedy Ave, Suite A, Kimberly.

If you have questions regarding costume donation, email amyg@ccrrfoxvalley.org

Self-Paced Training Opportunities

Keeping Kids Safe

Cost: $10

Registry Credit Hours: 1.5

This training includes three core safety-related trainings required for regulated child care providers: Abusive Head Trauma Prevention (AHT), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction, and Mandated Reporter.

Register online HERE

Strengthening Families through Early Care and Education

w/Mandated Reporter

Cost: $15

Registry Credit Hours: 3

This training identifies five protective factors that represent the essential qualities and resources that families need to support the well-being of their children and deal more effectively with the challenges and stresses of life. Mandated Reporter training is also included with this course and is required for regulation.

Register online HERE

All materials for classes must be completed by December 17th, 2025

Support Groups for Providers

Child Care Leadership Support Group:

Wednesday, November 12th, from 12:00-1:30 pm

Join virtually or in person at the CCR&R office

November Topic: Preventing Burnout

Pre-registration is recommended but not required: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/06d2d0c0-8f78-4720-b42e-f2278294c40c

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. 

There will be no leadership meeting in December. Join us for Holiday Fun & Games instead!

Provider Event- Holiday Fun and Games

All child care staff from family and group programs are invited to join CCR&R for a night of holiday-themed music bingo, movie trivia, and dice games!

Thursday December 4th, from 6:00-7:30 pm

At CCR&R Office, Kimberly

Registered child care attendees will enjoy a hot cocoa bar, light snacks, and a chance to win prizes! Register online HERE

CPR/AED Training

Dates for CPR/AED

• Saturday, November 8th from 8:00 am- 11:00 am
• Tuesday, December 9th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Saturday, December 13th from 8:00 am- 11:00 am

Training includes: CPR for Adult, Child and Infant, Use of AED & Emergency Care for Choking. Meets state of Wisconsin license requirements. Training valid for two years. Cost: $25 per person

All trainings are IN PERSON

Location: CCR&R Kimberly



How to Register: Call/Text/Email instructor with name and date you would like to attend.

Call Joni Kerwin 920-231-7825 or email jlk_at_home@yahoo.com. Pre-registration required, no walk-ins!



Payment needs to be cash or check provided on the night/day of training.

Credit Cards or invoicing will NOT be accepted.



November 21st is National Substitute Educators Day!

In November we will celebrate the incredible child care substitutes who step in with heart, flexibility, and dedication to ensure that children continue to learn, grow, and thrive even when regular staff are away.

Thank you MyXw, Meadow, Lora, Laura, Meadow,

Robyn, and Lesa!

Have you filled out your Business Information Form?

Just a quick reminder that if you have not updated your Business Information Form, please fill it out as as soon as possible. A link to the BIF was recently emailed to all of the group and family child care programs in our service delivery area. If you did not receive the link for your BIF, email dianah@ccrrfoxvalley.org or call the office at 920-886-1211.

CCR&R continues to work hard to collect data to support the child care industry . Our data is used frequently to bring awareness to the needs of the child care profession and to support the work you do. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to update your provider information, including vacancies and waitlists.



WFCCA Mini Conference

Join Wisconsin Family Child Care Association for a Mini-Conference at CCR&R!

Learning • Connecting • Support

Register online HERE:

Child Care Resource & Referral

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

800.749. KIDS or 920-886-1211