Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Background Check Procedures
The subject of the background check may file an appeal to have the background check decision reviewed. To file an appeal, the individual:
Completes a Petition for Appeal of Ineligibility Determination (form number DCF-F-5331-E) citing the information that is in dispute.
Attaches a copy of the Notice of Background Check Ineligibility and any other supporting documentation.
Submits the completed petition and attached documents to the Child Care Background Unit (CBU) to the mail address, email, or fax number listed on the petition form.
Receives a notice from the CBU confirming receipt of the appeal petition.
Appeal petitions must be submitted no later than 10 days from the date of the Notice of Background Check Ineligibility, unless the appellant requests, and the department grants for good cause shown, an extension prior to expiration of the 10-day appeal period. The CBU will review the petition materials and the background check information. CBU will send the individual an appeal decision letter indicating whether the initial background check decision was upheld or overturned.
This page last updated 10/2019.