Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Licensing Procedure Manual
PROCEDURES
1.2. Requirements for Pre-licensing Technical Assistance
1.3. Pre-licensing Technical Assistance Process
2.1. License Application Review for Completeness
2.1.2. License Application Materials
2.1.3. Duties of the Licensing Specialist
2.1.4. Delay in Submitting Application Materials
2.3. Initial On-site Licensing Study Visit
2.4. Second On-site Licensing Study Visit
3.1. License Application Denial Based on the Background Check
3.2. Application Denial for Failure to Meet Minimum Licensing Requirements
4. Probationary Licensing Period
4.1. Completing the Licensing Checklist during the Probationary Period
4.2. Circumstances That May Impact the Probationary Period
4.2.1. Serious and/or Numerous Violations During the Probationary Period
4.2.2. Voluntary Temporary Closure During the Probationary Period
4.2.3. Probationary Centers with No Children in Care
4.3. Completion of the Probationary Period
4.3.1. Second Probationary Period or Denial of Regular License
4.3.1.1. Impact of Denial on Future License Application
5. Issuing a Regular Non-Expiring License Following the Probationary Period
5.1. Closure Due to Non-Submittal of Required Materials and Fees
6. Regular License Continuation
6.1. Continuation Materials Not Received 30 Days Prior to Continuation Date
6.2. Continuation Materials Not Received by Continuation Date
8. Modifications to the License
8.3. Exemption for Off-Premises Play Space
9. Temporary Change of Location
9.1 On-site Temporary Change in Location Licensing Study Visit
9.2 Second On-site Licensing Study Visit
This page last updated 10/2020.