Child Care Certification Related Rules and Statutes

The following are rules and statutes related to child care Certification.

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• DCF 202 - Child Care Certification Administrative Code
• DCF 13 - Background Checks for Child Care Programs
• Chapter 48 - Children's Code
  • 48.686 Criminal history and child abuse record search; child care
  • 48.651 Certification of Child Care Providers
  • 48.658 Child Safety Alarms in Child Care Vehicles
• Chapter 68 - Municipal Administrative Procedure (Certification appeal process for balance of state)
• Chapter 227 Administrative Procedure and Review (Certification appeal process for Milwaukee County)
• Child Care Vehicle Safety Alarm Requirements (PowerPoint presentation updated April 2026)
• Allowable Number of Children in Care (PDF chart)

For information related to rules for licensed family child care visit the licensing rules webpage.