Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration

Wisconsin Shares Handbook

13.3 In-Home Child Care

Authorizations can be written for child care provided in the child’s own home under any one (1) of the following circumstances as long as the in-home child care provider is certified:

• Three (3) or more children from the same family are receiving Wisconsin Shares subsidy and are being cared for by this provider;

• Other licensed or certified care is not available within a reasonable geographic area;

• Child care is needed during hours when no other care is available, such as second and third shift hours, and weekend care;

• The needs of a child with a disability could only be met in his or her home.

This section last updated 12/1/2022