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

Bureau of Early Care Regulation

Child Care Background Check Procedures

6.3 Appeals of Background Check Eligibility Determinations

In accordance with Wis. Stats. § 48.686(4s), an individual who is the subject of the department's background check determination may appeal the department's final eligibility determination.

Only the person who is the subject of the department's determination may appeal the department's decision. The appeal and reconsideration process contained in the statute is the exclusive method for disputing a background check determination issued by the department.

If an individual received preliminary approval to begin residing or working under supervision but is later denied in the final determination, the individual may not continue to reside or work under supervision pending the appeal. More information about the appeal process can be found on the Appeal Process for Background Check Decisions web page.

6.3.1 Step One - Appeal to DECE Level

6.3.2 Step Two - Appeal to DCF Level

6.3.3 Step Three - Appeal to Division of Hearings and Appeals Level

This page last updated 10/2019.