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

Bureau of Early Care Regulation

Child Care Certification Policy Manual

Welcome

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Welcome to the Child Care Certification Policy Manual. This manual contains the policies of the Bureau of Early Care and Regulation.

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Other Child Care Resources

• Child Care Background Check Requirements

• Who Needs a DCF Background Check?

• Licensing Background Check Requirements

• Certification Background Check Requirements

• Background Check Manual

• For BECR and Certification Workers

• Wisconsin iChildCare Portal Information

• For individuals wishing to reside or work in a regulated child care setting to request their own background check and manage their eligibility status.

• Child Care Certification Forms and Publications

• Child Care Licensing Forms and Publications

• Child Care Coordinator Listing by County/Tribe

• Child Care Certifiers Listing by County/Tribe

• Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) Information

• For child care providers to manage the background checks and eligibility of individuals employed or residing at their location.

• Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) Login

• Wisconsin Child Care Home Page

• Child Care Information Center (CCIC)

• Extensive list of Child Care Resources and Organizations

• YoungStar

• Wisconsin Shares

• Sign Up for Child Care E-mails

The Department of Children and Families is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you have a disability and need to access services, receive information in an alternate format, or need information translated to another language, please call the Division of Early Care and Education at 608-422-6002. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled can use the free Wisconsin Relay Service (WRS) – 711 to contact the department.

Notice: The content within this manual is the sole responsibility of the State of Wisconsin's Department of Children and Families (DCF). This site may link to sites outside of DCF where appropriate. DCF is in no way responsible for the content of sites outside of DCF.

This page last updated 08/2024.