Licensing Rules for Day Camps for Children

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Licensing Rules for Day Camps for Children

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Licensing rules effective August 1, 2026.

Section 48.65, Stats., requires that persons who provide, for compensation, care and supervision for 4 or more children under 7 years of age for less than 24 hours a day must be licensed by the department.

Group Child Care (GCC) Licensing Rule Book

Licensing Rules For Group Child Care Centers And Child Care Programs Established Or Contracted For By School Boards

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Licensing rules effective August 1, 2026.

Licensing Applicant and Licensee Rights and Responsibilities

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  1. To submit, in a complete and timely fashion, all materials necessary for initial licensure or license continuation (e.g., application, fees, background information disclosure forms, etc.).
  2. To understand and comply with rules and requirements governing licensure.

In-Home Child Care Monitoring Results

In-Home Child Care Monitoring Results

Below you will find a list of certified in-home child care providers. Click on the provider's name and Provider Location ID to expand the accordion section and view the child care program's monitoring results.

5000594335-001 | Nicole Zimbrich

No monitoring results available.

Staff-to-Child Ratio Calculators

Staff-to-Child Ratio Calculators

Use the following calculators to determine the required staff-to-child ratio for each type of child care.

Ratios Pilot and Enhanced Payments Pilot (Spanish)

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Information in English

Los programas piloto de ratios y de pagos mejorados son iniciativas que amplían la capacidad en toda la industria de cuidado infantil de Wisconsin al ayudar a los proveedores a atender a más bebés y niños pequeños. Está previsto que los programas terminen en el verano de 2027: