Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Background Check Procedures
If the appeal decision was upheld, individuals may seek further reconsideration by the DCF Secretary or their designee. To file for reconsideration, the individual:
Writes a request detailing the basis for the reconsideration petition.
Attaches a copy of the appeal decision letter and any other supporting documentation.
Submits the request and attached documents to the DCF Office of the Secretary to the mail address, email, or fax number listed on the appeal decision letter.
Reconsideration petitions must be submitted no later than 30 days after the date of the appeal decision letter or they may not be considered. The DCF Secretary or his or her designee will review the request materials and the background check information. He or she will send the individual a reconsideration decision letter indicating whether the appeal decision was upheld or overturned.
This page last updated 04/2021.