Child Care Certification Background Check Requirements Under new federal and state requirements, all caregivers and noncaregiver employees and residents age 10 or older in certified child care centers now require DCF ran background checks to determine their eligibility to reside or work in a child care setting. The information and tools below exist to assist providers in being compliant with the new requirements. Fingerprint requirements resumed on March 15, 2021. Read complete details. El Requisito Para Programas De Cuidado Infantil: Verificaciones De Antecedentes Penales Background Check Provider Presentation Child Care Provider Portal Information How to Schedule a Fingerprint Appointment iChildCare Portal Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Who Needs a Background Check Background Check Forms and Publications Eligibility Determinations Appeals Information Appeals Process for Background Check Decisions - Individuals who are found ineligible have the right to appeal DCF’s background check decision under Wisconsin Statute §48.686 (4s) if they feel the determination was incorrect. Training and Information Checklists and Roles Child Care Background Check Role Chart (DCF-P-5317) Child Care Background Check Checklist Child Care Provider Portal and Background Check Tip Sheet (DCF-P-5476) Online Training Understanding Child Care Background Checks (Computer-Based Training) Child Care Background Checks: using the Provider Portal (Computer-Based Training) Reference Guides Child Care Provider Portal and iChildCare Portal Quick Reference Guide - Explains when and why to use the Provider Portal vs. iChildCare Portal. Rules and Regulations Barred Offenses - Regulated Child Care (DCF-P-5206) Wisconsin Statute 48.686 DCF 13 Background Checks for Child Care Programs Contact Information Mailing Address:DCF Child Care Background UnitPO Box 8916201 W. Washington AveMadison, WI 53708-8916 Phone number: 608-422-7400Fax number: 608-422-7155Email address: DCFPlicBECRCBU@wisconsin.gov
