W i n g s pa n &
s at e l l i t e
P ro g r a m
fUNDING
Wingspan was developed by Satellite Family
Child Care to support the informal caregivers
within our community—often referred to as Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers. While
The Wingspan program is supported through
FFN care tends to be safe, warm and competent
grants from the City of Madison, Evjue Foundation,
care, providers may need support and resources
Rotary Club of Madison, and an anonymous donor.
to better address the developmental and school-
Provider fees also make up a small portion of the
readiness needs of children in care. Wingspan
Wingspan budget.
offers this support and enhancement.
Providers pay a one-time enrollment fee and quarterly fees annually.
There are no fees for the families enrolled in this
program.
Satellite is a program of Dane County Parent
Council, a Madison–based non-profit agency.
Satellite offers City of Madison Accreditation services to regulated, professional family childcare
providers who strive to maintain the high quality
standards of Accreditation while offering early
childhood care and education in their homes.
2096 Red Arrow Trail
Madison, WI 53711
Phone: 608-270-3438
Fax: 608-275-3714
E-mail: satellitefcc.com
608-270-3438
W i n g s pa n
what is family, friend
offers
p ro v i d e r s :
and neighbor care ?
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Home visits
relationship-based care which takes place in a
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Training opportunities
caregiver’s own home. Individuals providing this
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Equipment
type of care may be regulated or unregulated.
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Curriculum Units
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Resource Books
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Assessment Tools
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Business Support
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Assistance in navigating the formal regulatory
system if desired
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Support Group
Family, Friend and Neighbor care is informal,
Many are license exempt due to their group size;
meaning they can legally provide care for three or
fewer children without needing regulation.
W h at i s w i n g s pa n ?
sources to Family, Friend, and Neighbor childcare
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Interactions and relationships between the
provider and children, the parent and provider,
and the provider and the community.
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The child care setting including safety, appropriate toys and equipment, and the arrangement of indoor/outdoor space.
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The daily program for children, including: routines and activities, the schedule, and guidance.
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Supporting children's developmental needs
including physical, intellectual, social verbal
and creative.
upon enrollment into the program. Eligible providcertified, or provisionally certified.
Wingspan providers work with a consultant to
enhance the care they offer to families. Home visits
are made a least once every two months by a Wingspan consultant to monitor and support the program and offer encouragement and assistance as
Monitoring and support for their
childcare provider
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Administration and Assessment of the
ASQ Developmental Screening Tool.
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Consultation and Information
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Satellite newsletter publications
enhances:
providers and the families in their care. Wingspan
ers may be license exempt (unregulated), County
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Wingspan support
Wingspan is a program offering support and re-
providers are screened and references checked
w i n g s pa n o f f e r s
Fa m i l i e s :
needed. Wingspan, a program of Dane County
Parent Council, is administered by Satellite Family
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Health, safety and nutrition.
Child Care.
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Business management and regulation.
2096 Red Arrow Trail
Madison, WI 53711
Phone: 608-270-3438
Fax: 608-275-3714
E-mail: satellitefcc.com