March 19 Child Care Provider Updates MyWIChildCare Parent Portal Login Changes Coming Soon Effective March 27, 2026, parents who have a Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy authorization will need a MyWisconsin ID to access the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal. What is MyWisconsin ID? DCF and many other State of Wisconsin organizations are moving towards a single personal account (known as MyWisconsin ID) for each parent to secure private access to participating Wisconsin government resources. With a single account (MyWisconsin ID) parents will be able to access multiple State of Wisconsin applications. Note: The migration of the applications that require use of a MyWisconsin ID will occur over time. Not all applications/systems have converted to MyWisconsin ID yet. What Do Parents Need to Do? If they already have a MyWisconsin ID, they are all set. Parents can use that ID to login and access the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal beginning March 27. If they do not have a MyWisconsin ID, they must create a new account to login and access the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal. Go to the MyWisconsin ID webpage, and click on the Sign Up link. View the DCF MyWisconsin ID account creation guide for step-by-step instructions on creating a MyWisconsin ID. View the Parent Portal login using MyWisconsin ID guide for instructions to link their case to their MyWisconsin ID. DCF encourages all parents with Wisconsin Shares authorizations to use the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal. Parents can use the portal to: Manage their child care authorizations Check the balance on their MyWIChildCare card Sign up to receive text message alerts View notices And much more Letters were sent to parents on March 16, 2026, to notify them of this change. Please share this information with your families by posting it in your facility or sharing it in your family communications, like newsletters or emails. Please contact the MyWisconsin ID Account Service Desk with any questions about the MyWisconsin ID: 608-471-6667 – Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Resources Learn more about the MyWIChildCare Parent Portal. Read the MyWisconsin ID Account Creation Guide. Read the Parent Portal Login Using MyWisconsin Guide. Visit the MyWisconsin ID webpage. Read the MyWisconsin ID FAQs. Get Ready for the March Child Care Bridge Payments Update Period The next update/application period is March 21-29. Organize your records now so you are ready for the next Child Care Bridge Payments Update/Application Week. You must review and update your application every month. See the Child Care Payments Calendar for future Count and Update Weeks. Update Week Application Resources Submitting Your Child Care Bridge Payments Application Guide Update Week Guide – step-by-step instructions for updating and re-submitting your application Uploading Documents to the Child Care Provider Portal Guide Reminder: the Child Care Bridge Payments end June 28, 2026 and final payments will be posted on July 10, 2026. DCF encourages all eligible child care providers to continue submitting monthly applications through the end of the program. Support Center Please send your questions to the Child Care Payments mailbox: DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov and include your name, phone number, provider number, and details of your question in your email. A Support Center specialist will reply as soon as possible. Support Center hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F. Licensing and Certification Enforcement Appeal Timelines Applicants for licensure and licensed child care programs have the right to appeal enforcement actions issued by the department, including revocations, orders, forfeitures, summary suspensions, and denials. The applicant for licensure or licensee must appeal the enforcement within 10 calendar days from the date of the Notice of Enforcement. The enforcement letter provides instructions on how to request an administrative hearing along with the required timeline. Applicants for certification or certified operators also have the right to appeal enforcement actions issued by the certification agency or by the Bureau of Early Care Regulation in Milwaukee. Applicants and certified operators must appeal the enforcement within 30 calendar days from the date of the Notice of Enforcement. Enforcements issued by the department are sent via Certified Mail. Enforcements issued by certification agencies are not required to be sent by Certified Mail. Enforcement letters are viewable in the Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) to help enable providers to respond timely to otherwise mailed notices. Reminder: DCF is Hiring for a Southeastern Licensing/Certification Specialist Are you passionate about supporting the health, safety, and quality care for young children? If you're an experienced child care teacher or early care educator looking to expand your impact beyond the classroom, consider joining our team as a Child Care Licensing Specialist with the Bureau of Early Care Regulation. Professional experience in the early care and education setting is a requirement of this position. The Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Licensing/Certification Specialist positions in the Southeastern Region headquartered in Milwaukee, WI (635 N. 26th Street). While this position is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, it is comprised primarily of field work requiring on-site, in-person visits approximately 3-4 days per week. Successful candidates must have the ability to travel anywhere within the region at any time; DCF has fleet vehicles available for use for required travel. Hybrid work options will be discussed further during the interview. Come see why DCF is such a great place to work! The deadline to apply is Monday, March 23, 2026. Learn more about this position on Wisc.Jobs. Upcoming Events and Education/Training Opportunities The below events are hosted by DCF, one of its partners, or is one that may be relevant to the early childhood field. Click/tap on the titles below to learn more about each event. Virtual: Keeping Children Safe: Preparing Environments for Effective Supervision Explore how intentional room arrangements can improve group supervision when featuring open sightlines, clearly defined zones, and an awareness of hazards. Discuss how to strategically position staff indoors and outdoors so that every child is consistently visible, heard, and quickly supported when needed. See registration information for complete details. Live session | March 31 | 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Register for the Keeping Children Safe webinar through the Wisconsin Registry | Registration closes on March 29, 2026 Questions? Contact Mary Niec at mniec@youngstarconnect.com WECA T-TAP Course Starting in April There’s still time to register for the TA Professional course in WECA’s T-TAP Series that starts in April! The course is one in a series that is required for individuals seeking a Trainer and/or Technical Assistance Professional Endorsement with Wisconsin Registry. Virtual | Fridays – April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost $200 | Offered in English. Guides are available in Spanish. Register for the T-TAP course before April 17. Wisconsin Family Child Care Association Conference Attend the WFCCA Conference “The Balancing Act” Thursday April 30 – May 2, 2026 at Hyatt Regency in Green Bay. Renew your passion for family child care and gaining knowledge while connecting with other child care providers to create a supportive network! Early Bird registration closes 4/10/26 register for the WFCCA Conference. Visit the Wisconsin Family Child Care Association website to find more conference information. Register now for three days of continuing education!
