Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Licensing Procedure Manual
Child care licensing files are maintained according to RDA guidelines. Files for child care centers are retained for six (6) years following a voluntary facility closure. Files for facilities that are denied licensure or have their license revoked are retained for 10 years. If a licensee voluntarily closes in lieu of denial or revocation, the file is retained for six (6) years. There is a longer retention period for centers whose license has been denied or revoked because of potential legal questions and issues.
This page last updated 06/2018.