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Wisconsin Launches Free State-Funded 4K Program
New early childhood education initiative aims to improve school readiness in Sheboygan County.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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The State of Wisconsin has announced the launch of a new free, state-funded 4K (four-year-old kindergarten) program called Get Kids Ready. Starting in July 2026, the program will provide access to early childhood education for all four-year-old children in Sheboygan County, regardless of family income.
Why it matters
This new program represents a significant investment by the state in early childhood education, which research has shown can have long-lasting positive impacts on a child's academic and social development. By providing universal access to 4K, the state aims to ensure all children in Sheboygan County enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.
The details
The Get Kids Ready program will run for the full calendar year, from July 2026 through June 2027. Children who are four years old by September 1, 2026 will be eligible to participate at no cost to their families. The program will be implemented through local childcare providers in Sheboygan County.
- The Get Kids Ready program will launch in July 2026.
- The program will run for the full 2026-2027 calendar year.
The players
State of Wisconsin
The state government that is funding and implementing the new 4K program.
Sheboygan County childcare providers
Local early childhood education providers who will be responsible for delivering the Get Kids Ready program in their communities.
What’s next
The state will work with Sheboygan County childcare providers over the next several months to finalize the program details and prepare for the July 2026 launch.
The takeaway
This new state-funded 4K program in Sheboygan County represents a significant investment in early childhood education and an important step towards ensuring all children have access to the resources they need to succeed in school and beyond.
