Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education

Bureau of Early Care Regulation

Child Care Certification Policy Manual

12.1 - Maximum Fees

The certification agency may charge a fee for family certification, not to exceed 150% of the licensing fee for a family child care. The current licensing fee for a family center is $60.50. The maximum amount that a certification agency may charge for family certification is $90.75. The fee may be charged at initial application and / or for the re-certification application.

For additional licensing fee information, refer to Procedure for Obtaining an Initial License to Operate a Family Child Care Center.

Note: Certification agencies that have a contract with DCF are required to report the amount of fees collected in SPARC. Agency reimbursement will be reduced by the amount reported for child care certification fees.

This page last updated 09/2021.