The Division of Early Care and Education is sharing information on the Get Kids Ready program. 

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Starting in 2026, Get Kids Ready will be a new, free initiative for 4-year-olds in child care to get school readiness instruction at their child care provider. 

This new program will enhance school readiness instruction in participating child care providers, while state funding will make Get Kids Ready free for families. 

Child care providers participating in Get Kids Ready will:

• Use a curriculum that meets the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Offer 437 hours of elementary school readiness instruction per year
• Have lead teachers with an associate or bachelor’s degree
• Meet state expectations for child health, safety, and well-being 

Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, to participate in Get Kids Ready. 

Learn more at dcf.wisconsin.gov/getkidsready.