Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Certification Policy Manual
The certification period for a family or in-home Provisional operator may not exceed 6 months. The certification period for any Regular operator cannot exceed 24 months (the 24 month period includes the Provisional certification period) and may be renewed upon successful completion of the renewal application process and if the operator continues to comply with the standards under DCF 202.
This page last updated 01/2020.