Early childhood education programs in Wisconsin
51 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
24 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.1 The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.2
In Wisconsin, 22 of the 51 programs take students without a high school diploma, 27 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 51 programs here are child care or preschool certificate (23 programs), early childhood education (associate degree, 15 programs), child care course or single class (9 programs) and early childhood education program (level not stated, 4 programs).
See the 51 programsHow much do early childhood education programs cost in Wisconsin?
- Certificates and short courses (32 programs)
- $983 to $4,556most of them, usually 15 to 32 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (15 programs)
- $9,126 to $10,038most of them, usually 64 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 50%
- Working 6 months later
- 74%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $25,000
- Length
- 30 to 64 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Wisconsin may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made
All 51 early childhood programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding
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Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,700Price if you pay yourself$10,919Program website, Early Childhood Education Associate Degree at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education Associate Degree at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,930
- Length
- 64 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 1,373
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,919
Early Childhood Education
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800Price if you pay yourself$9,532Program website, Early Childhood Education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,197
- Length
- 90 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,950
- Students counted
- 556
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,532
Early Childhood Education
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,700Price if you pay yourself$9,336School website, Early Childhood Education at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,687
- Length
- 64 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 509
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,336
Early Childhood Education
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$10,1744 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,634
- Length
- 56 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 413
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,174
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Child Care Group Essentials
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$998Program website, Child Care Group Essentials at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Group Essentials at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 49%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,992
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 392
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $998
Early Childhood Assistant
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$5,382Program website, Early Childhood Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,133
- Length
- 32 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- 389
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,382
Early Childhood Education
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,700Price if you pay yourself$9,4693 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,427
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,955
- Students counted
- 368
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,469
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Childcare Services Technical Diploma
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,000Price if you pay yourself$4,694Program website, Childcare Services Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Childcare Services Technical Diploma at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,999
- Length
- 32 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 365
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,694
Early Childhood Education
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,300Price if you pay yourself$8,810Program website, Early Childhood Education at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,818
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 307
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,810
Early Childhood Education
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$9,04320 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Blackhawk Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Blackhawk Technical College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,841
- Length
- 64 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 259
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,043
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 20
Early Childhood Education
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$10,73021 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Childhood Education at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,410
- Length
- 64 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 237
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,730
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 21
Early Childhood Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,400Price if you pay yourself$9,903Program website, Early Childhood Education at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,107
- Length
- 64 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $318
- Students counted
- 227
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,903
Early Childhood Education Preschool
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,300Price if you pay yourself$3,186Program website, Early Childhood Education Preschool at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education Preschool at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,084
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 198
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,186
Child Care Services
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$4,824Program website, Child Care Services at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Services at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,615
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 184
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,824
Early Childhood Education
Western Technical College
La Crosse
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,100Price if you pay yourself$9,849Program website, Early Childhood Education at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,784
- Length
- 60 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 174
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,849
Early Childhood Education
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,100Price if you pay yourself$9,210Program website, Early Childhood Education at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,268
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 173
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,210
Early Childhood Ed Preschool
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,800Price if you pay yourself$2,643Program website, Early Childhood Ed Preschool at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Ed Preschool at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,704
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 171
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,643
Child Care Services
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$4,823School website, Child Care Services at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Services at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,988
- Length
- 32 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 170
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,823
Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,900Price if you pay yourself$9,6986 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,472
- Length
- 64 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,030
- Students counted
- 168
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,698
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Assistant Teacher
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,300Price if you pay yourself$3,374Program website, Assistant Teacher at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Assistant Teacher at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,817
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $937
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,374
Early Childhood Education
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$8,970Program website, Early Childhood Education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,373
- Length
- 64 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 154
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,970
Early Childhood Teacher
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,500Price if you pay yourself$4,739Program website, Early Childhood Teacher at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Teacher at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,137
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,193
- Students counted
- 149
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,739
Early Childhood Education - Associate's Degree
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Wisconsin; Wisconsin approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$10,500Price if you pay yourself$18,945Program website, Early Childhood Education - Associate's Degree at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Early Childhood Education - Associate's Degree at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 99%
- Earned in a quarter
- $2,635
- Length
- 88 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 130
- Earned a year, estimated
- $10,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,945
Preschool Certificate
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$3,047Program website, Preschool Certificate at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Preschool Certificate at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,989
- Length
- 32 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 119
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,047
Early Childhood Education
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,200Price if you pay yourself$9,633Program website, Early Childhood Education at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,791
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,074
- Students counted
- 106
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,633
Child Care Teacher
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,000Price if you pay yourself$2,994Program website, Child Care Teacher at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Teacher at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,499
- Length
- 45 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,994
Child Care Teacher
Miracles Training Center
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,800Price if you pay yourself$2,000More details about Child Care Teacher at Miracles Training Center
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,208
- Length
- 3 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $950
- Students counted
- 100
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,000
Child Care Services
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,000Price if you pay yourself$4,945Program website, Child Care Services at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Services at Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,997
- Length
- 32 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $102
- Students counted
- 87
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,945
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
4C-For Children Inc.
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,800Price if you pay yourself$155Program website, Introduction to the Child Care Profession at 4C-For Children Inc.More details about Introduction to the Child Care Profession at 4C-For Children Inc.
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,462
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $155
Childcare Professional Certificate
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,700Price if you pay yourself$2,267Program website, Childcare Professional Certificate at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Childcare Professional Certificate at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,920
- Length
- 15 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $477
- Students counted
- 84
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,267
Child Care Services
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,200Price if you pay yourself$5,310Program website, Child Care Services at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Services at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,792
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,003
- Students counted
- 75
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,310
Early Childhood Education
Nicolet College
Rhinelander
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,700Price if you pay yourself$8,816Program website, Early Childhood Education at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,426
- Length
- 122 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $602
- Students counted
- 73
- Earned a year, estimated
- $21,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,816
Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler Care
4C-For Children Inc.
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,700Price if you pay yourself$100Program website, Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler Care at 4C-For Children Inc.More details about Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler Care at 4C-For Children Inc.
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,663
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $100
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
4C-For Children Inc.
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Fundamentals of Family Child Care at 4C-For Children Inc.More details about Fundamentals of Family Child Care at 4C-For Children Inc.
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,692
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 57
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
4C-For Children Inc.
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,800Price if you pay yourself$155Program website, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher at 4C-For Children Inc.More details about Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher at 4C-For Children Inc.
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,462
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 54
- Earned a year, estimated
- $25,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $155
ECOPEEP - Urban Natured-Based Early Childhood Education
Alverno College
Based in Milwaukee, WI
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$400Program website, ECOPEEP - Urban Natured-Based Early Childhood Education at Alverno CollegeMore details about ECOPEEP - Urban Natured-Based Early Childhood Education at Alverno College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $400
Early Childhood Education - Preschool
Nicolet College
Rhinelander
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,200Price if you pay yourself$3,534Program website, Early Childhood Education - Preschool at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education - Preschool at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,557
- Length
- 72 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $232
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $22,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,534
Early Childhood Professional
Western Technical College
La Crosse
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,000Price if you pay yourself$3,920Program website, Early Childhood Professional at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Professional at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,505
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $14,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,920
Child Care Services
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,900Price if you pay yourself$4,470Program website, Child Care Services at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Child Care Services at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,467
- Length
- 32 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,470
Early Childhood Education - The Registry Preschool
Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,018More details about Early Childhood Education - The Registry Preschool at Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,018
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Community Coordinated Child Care
Madison
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$140More details about Introduction to the Child Care Profession at Community Coordinated Child Care
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $140
Continuing Education Courses for Childcare Providers
Jacq of All Trades, LLC
Mequon
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$400More details about Continuing Education Courses for Childcare Providers at Jacq of All Trades, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $400
Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
Community Coordinated Child Care
Madison
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$480More details about Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) at Community Coordinated Child Care
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $480
Group Child Care Essentials
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$968Program website, Group Child Care Essentials at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Group Child Care Essentials at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $968
Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2
Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs
Wausau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,509More details about Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 at Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,509
Preschool Education Professional
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,896Program website, Preschool Education Professional at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Preschool Education Professional at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,896
Entry Level Child Care Teachers
Child Care Matters Network Inc
Wauwatosa
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,000Program website, Entry Level Child Care Teachers at Child Care Matters Network IncMore details about Entry Level Child Care Teachers at Child Care Matters Network Inc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,050
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,000
Early Childhood Professional
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,364Program website, Early Childhood Professional at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Professional at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $179
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,364
E-Connect - Child Care Services
Northwood Technical College
Based in Rice Lake, WI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,643Program website, E-Connect - Child Care Services at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about E-Connect - Child Care Services at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,643
Early Childhood Teacher
Northcentral Technical College
Based in Wausau, WI
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,197More details about Early Childhood Teacher at Northcentral Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,197
Early Childhood Education
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$9,857Program website, Early Childhood Education at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Early Childhood Education at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,857
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How to pay for early childhood education programs in Wisconsin
WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in Wisconsin
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for early childhood education programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in Wisconsin
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 15 of 50
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 16th of 33
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 8 of 20
- early childhood programs here, against the typical state's 8
- 51 vs 8
State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Early childhood education programs in Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 16 more programs are in 8 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.
Other training in Wisconsin
How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Wisconsin
- CDL training35 programs
- CNA classes36 programs
- Medical assistant training33 programs
- Phlebotomy training18 programs
- Welding classes53 programs
- HVAC training25 programs
- Medical billing and coding training28 programs
- LPN programs9 programs
- EMT classes53 programs
- Electrician training17 programs
- Dental assistant programs18 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training12 programs
- Plumbing school9 programs
- CNC machinist training40 programs
- Carpentry classes17 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training20 programs
- Cybersecurity training21 programs
- IT training70 programs
- Cosmetology school13 programs
- Barber school6 programs
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- Nail tech school9 programs
- EKG technician programs2 programs
- Massage therapy school7 programs
- Paralegal programs16 programs
- Fire academy14 programs
- Police academy13 programs
- Surgical tech programs14 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school34 programs
- Home health aide training20 programs
- PTA programs5 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training26 programs
- Human resources training36 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training63 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school2 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training27 programs
- Hospitality management programs20 programs
- Addiction counselor training15 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses30 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training2 programs
- Sonography school4 programs
- Data analytics courses12 programs
- Administrative assistant training53 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs7 programs
- Medical lab technician programs13 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses22 programs
- Digital marketing courses23 programs
- Web and graphic design courses29 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs9 programs
- Real estate school6 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
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- Flight school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training33 programs
- Electronics technician training19 programs
- Business administration programs79 programs
- Criminal justice programs22 programs
- Teacher assistant certification17 programs
- Auto body repair classes10 programs
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- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- OSHA safety training7 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training3 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs12 programs
- Dental hygiene programs7 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes51 programs
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Where the Wisconsin early childhood education program numbers come from
Which Wisconsin early childhood education programs are on this list?
These are the early childhood education programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Wisconsin offers.
How the prices and results of Wisconsin early childhood education programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in Wisconsin
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Childcare Workers
- Council for Professional Recognition: CDA Credentialing Process Overview (February 2026)
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List