I Am a Child Care Provider Are you a child care provider, or are you interested in becoming one? Did you know there is a state law specifying when a child care license is required? Anyone providing care and supervision for four (4) or more children, under age 7 years, for less than 24 hours a day must be licensed by the Department of Children and Families. See Wisconsin Child Care Regulation page for more information. Child Care Regulation Background Check Requirements Child Care Licensing Child Care Certification Starting a Child Care Center Child Care Subsidy - Wisconsin Shares for Providers Provider Portal Login MyWIChildCare EBT Card Milwaukee Early Care Administration (MECA) Public Assistance Collection Unit YoungStar Rating Criteria YoungStar Connect Other Resources Forms Publications Contact Us Provider Information Exchange (PIE) Celebrate ECE Doing Business with DCF Reports, Plans and Grants CCDBG Project Growth Preschool Development Grant
