Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Background Check Procedures
The CBU will issue the final eligibility determination, under most circumstances, within 45 days of the date that the CBU receives the fingerprint results from DOJ.
If the subject of the background check is determined eligible, once all parts of the background check have been completed and all results have been reviewed and/or investigated, a final eligibility determination notice, titled Final Background Check – Eligibility, is mailed to the subject of the search and to the applicant, licensee or operator by the following day. The Final Decision Date and Decision Status are entered in WISCCRS by CBU staff. When the individual receives a final eligible determination, the person may continue residing or working in the facility, without additional supervision.
When the background check results indicate an applicant, licensee, operator or household member is barred and has not received the appropriate rehabilitation review approval (if applicable), the CBU must issue an ineligibility determination notice. A detailed notice outlining the basis for the ineligible determination is drafted by the CBU and sent to the individual. A system-generated general notice is sent to the applicant, licensee or operator. If the individual receives a final ineligibility determination, the person may not reside or work in the child care program.
This page last updated 04/2021.