Hudson Community Children's Center

Hudson has been and still is in an intense crisis for childcare. Our waitlist for the infant/toddler room is at 12 to 18 months for each opening. Because of the high demand, we reconfigured our large 4K room into two smaller infant/toddler rooms. The 4K program remains in place for the time being. The Hudson School District is looking at options to combine elementary schools and make a place for the 4K program to be included within the elementary buildings that are being underutilized. It will be sad if our community-based sites lose their ability to function as both an educational resource and stable wrap care for our 4- and 5-year-old students. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, our licensing agency, has continued to be supportive to childcare centers and early childhood funding. It has provided stipends to qualified centers to supplement workforce recruitment & retention as well as grants for facility upkeep and upgrades. WECA, the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association has also made funds available to teachers and educational assistants as recognition for their valuable service. Hudson Community Children's Center has met all guidelines and been able to utilize this funding.