Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families - Division
of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Child Care Subsidy Administration
Wisconsin Shares Handbook
Providers are required to report to the local agency if a Wisconsin Shares child has not attended within the previous 30 calendar days. Any facility, license, or staffing changes must be reported to the provider’s licensor or certifier. Price changes for licensed providers and registration fees for all providers must be submitted to the local agency through the Provider Portal or in writing.
Licensed providers who plan to close their center for more than two (2) weeks are required to document and report the closure by submitting a Notice of Voluntary Temporary Closure to the local agency and the Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR).
Licensed providers are required to report all seasonal closings at least five (5) calendar days before the closing to the local agency and the Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR).
The Department of Children and Families conducts audits to confirm child care providers comply with program rules. If a provider is found to be out of compliance, they will receive a Provider Explanation Letter (7m letter) (see Appendix X – Provider Program Integrity).
This section last updated 12/1/2023