Dane County Parent Council Inc

Child care activities:dcpc sponsors child care programs in five locations licensed to serve 241 children. Many are in response to the child care needs of low income families, others respond to neighborhood and other community needs for child care. All city infant/toddler programs must meet state child care licensing and city accreditation standards.the satellite program promotes quality family child care by providing city of madison accreditation services for family child care programs in the greater madison area. Satellite works with family child care providers and helps them enhance their interactions and relationships, environment and materials, daily programming, supporting children's development, health and nutrition, and business practices through the accreditation process. Satellite services include training and support groups, consultation, referrals, and administration of assessment tools. Satellite also provides substitute care in providers' homes and loans toys and equipment to providers including cribs, strollers, toys and materials. Satellite has a network of about 110 high quality fcc providers that care for over 600 children from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures and locations. Satellite services and trainings are offered in both english and spanish.

Corporate initiatives

Child improvement programs

Food programs:the child and adult care food program provides aid to child care institutions for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children.