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

Bureau of Early Care Regulation

Child Care Certification Policy Manual

Module 6 - Supervision Standards - Overview

The content of this certification module is intended to provide certification agencies with information that may be useful in their administration of the certification program. The information and guidance provided does not constitute legal advice or recommendations from the Department of Children and Families.

This manual should not be used as a substitute for applicable administrative rules or statutes. Legislation and regulations are subject to change and, therefore, it is advisable for readers to refer to current rules, legislation and current Operations Memos, as well as the Wisconsin Child Care Certification web page. Certification agencies should consult with their corporation council as needed.

Readers must be aware that updates and amendments will be made from time to time to the module. It is the certification worker’s responsibility to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments.

This module describes guidance related to supervision of children in certified family, certified in-home, and certified child care programs.

1.0 Certification Supervision Standards - Family Child Care / In-Home Child Care

1.1 Supervision by the Operator / Provider

1.1.1 Disability

1.1.2 16-Hour Rule

1.1.3 One Provider Per Location

1.1.4 Substitutes and Other Providers

1.1.4.1 Background Check Law

1.1.4.2 Training

1.1.4.3 Approval

1.1.5 Emergency Back-up Provider

1.1.6 Minor Assistants