› Child Care Certification Example select Expression of Interest Business Model Planning Application Process Next Page: Application Submitted 100% Complete Applying for Certification Información en español Congratulations! Now that you understand and are prepared to meet Wisconsin's standards for regulated child care programs, it's time to apply for certification. Your local certification agency can guide you every step of the way. Want to know what to expect? Check out the details below. Talk with your Local Certification Consultant Contact the certification agency for your county or tribe to learn more about the application process. They will help you navigate the required forms and fees, and can provide useful resources that may help you successfully apply for and maintain your program's certification. Get Screened for Tuberculosis Be prepared to submit a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form signed by a health care provider. Based on the results of this assessment, your local certification agency may require a TB test to ensure you are physically able to work with young children and are free from illnesses that could harm a child's health. Meet Animal Health and Safety Standards Planning to care for an animal at your child care center? In Wisconsin, regulated child care providers must ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies and have a current certification from a veterinarian. Read Wisconsin's administrative code DCF 202.08 (2) (m) to learn more about the rules and health standards for pets and animals. Offering Transportation? Provide your Driving Record If you (or members of your staff) plan to transport the children in your care, you'll need to review Wisconsin's vehicle safety alarm requirements, submit a copy of each driver's driving record, and show proof of liability insurance before you start providing transportation services. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation can help you obtain the records you need online or by mail. Wisconsin's Fieldprint Fingerprint Appointment According to Wisconsin's Child Care Background Check Law, any person working with children or living in a residence where child care is provided must complete a Background Check Request form. Adults must complete a fingerprint-based background check. Read DCF's Fieldprint scan instructions before you schedule your appointment online. The DCF Child Care Background Unit will review the results of your background check and determine your eligibility to provide child care typically, within 45 days or less. Complete an Inspection Site Visit Your local certification agency will schedule an inspection site visit once your application has been processed, your background check has been completed, and your eligibility has been confirmed. Prepare for your home visit by reviewing the DCF 202 Rules for certified child care providers as well as the Standards Checklist for Family/In-Home Child Care.
