The Playing Field

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https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_fc49f1b4-423f-41a0-98ac-e3b8106c1d71.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaASx31pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4F-qAEYuQukhzpsoiCq5eR5gI-fTAiLroXGSuf_9Fw5U_B3-SWbCLuBuFo0_aem_zc93_F9cb7fGnCkZ_0Afag

Childcare providers face funding cliff across Wisconsin | Abbi Kruse Child care programs in Wisconsin struggle with the reduction and elimination of vital state bridge payments after investing in quality and wages during the pandemic, now facing operational crises and potential closures.

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/06/25/state-warns-25-wisconsin-childcare-providers-could-close-without-bridge-program-funding/

State warns 25% of Wisconsin childcare providers could close without bridge program funding The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families estimates 25% of providers will close without it.

https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_fc49f1b4-423f-41a0-98ac-e3b8106c1d71.html

Childcare providers face funding cliff across Wisconsin | Abbi Kruse Child care programs in Wisconsin struggle with the reduction and elimination of vital state bridge payments after investing in quality and wages during the pandemic, now facing operational crises and potential closures.