Background Checks for Contracting and Professional Services in Child Care While DCF does not regulate businesses that are not directly related to child care, the new background check requirements do impact contracting and professional services that have child care providers as customers. The information and tools below exist to assist contracting and professional services when working with child care providers. Note: Some contracting and professional services will need to obtain a provider number before access can be given to the Child Care Provider Portal. See the Provider Number Request page for details. Fingerprint requirements resumed on March 15, 2021. Read complete details. Background Check Provider Presentation Child Care Provider Portal How to Schedule a Fingerprint Appointment iChildCare Portal Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Who Needs a Background Check Forms and Publications - Licensing Eligibility Determinations Appeal Information Appeals Process for Background Check Decisions - Individuals who are found ineligible have the right to appeal DCF’s background check decision under Wisconsin Statute §48.686 (4s) if they feel the determination was incorrect. Training and Information Checklists and Role Charts Child Care Background Check Role Chart (DCF-P-5317) Background Check Checklist for Contracting and Staffing Agencies Child Care Provider Portal and Background Check Tip Sheet (DCF-P-5476) Online Training Understanding Child Care Background Checks (Computer-Based Training) Child Care Background Checks: using the Provider Portal (Computer-Based Training) Reference Guides Child Care Provider Portal and iChildCare Portal Quick Reference Guide - Explains when and why to use the Provider Portal vs. iChildCare Portal. Rules and Regulations Barred Offenses - Regulated Child Care (DCF-P-5206) Wisconsin Statute 48.686 DCF 13 Background Checks for Child Care Programs Contact Information Mailing Address: DCF Child Care Background Unit, PO Box 8916, 201 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53708-8916 Phone number: 608-422-7400 Fax number: 608-422-7155 Email address: DCFPlicBECRCBU@wisconsin.gov
