Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Certification Policy Manual
A substitute, employee or volunteer for of a certified operator shall be approved by the certification agency before employment or volunteer work commences. The certification agency shall approve the substitute, employee or volunteer if the agency has verification that the substitute, employee or volunteer has received an eligible determination from the department and has met the SIDS and AHT/SBS training requirements.
The operator must document that the substitute or other provider is knowledgeable of the certification standards and has reviewed the information required under DCF 202.08(4m)(e).
The certified operator will be responsible for any violations or liability issues in the certified home, even if the violations occur during hours when the substitute/provider is in charge.
This page last updated 01/2020.