Breastfeeding (BF) Friendly Recognition means the center has established a supportive breastfeeding environment including:

• a private, comfortable area for breastfeeding mothers to nurse or pump
• adopting policies that support breastfeeding moms
• staff have been trained in how to handle breast milk.

Wisconsin's Department of Health Services provides a toolkit that explains the ten steps for BF friendly recognition.

Press Release (PDF)

Recognized Childcare Centers:

• Arts for Kids
• Davis Child Care
• Chiemsee Castle
• KinderCare
• UWO Children's Learning and Care Center
• Twinkeling Little Stars
• The Learning Center (Winneconne)
• Kids Are US Family Childcare
• Little Miracles Family Day Care
• Discover Little Miracles
• St. Paul's Lutheran Child Center
• YMCA of the Fox Cities (Neenah-Menasha)

Business Case for Breastfeeding

Childcare centers are not the only agencies that can be considered for recognition. Any public organization can contact WCHD staff about implementing policy that supports BF practices.

Visit womenshealth.gov for downloadable PDFs on the Business Case for Breastfeeding such as:

• For Business Managers
• Easy Steps to Supporting Breastfeeding Employees
• Tool Kit: Resources For Building a Lactation Support Program
• Employees' Guide to Breastfeeding and Working
• Outreach Marketing Guide