Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families - Division
of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration
Wisconsin Shares Handbook
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; or
The needs of a child with a disability could only be met in his or her home.
This section last updated 12/1/2022