Child Care Rulemaking Projects

Child Care Rulemaking Projects

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The Division of Early Care and Education posts notices and documents related to rulemaking projects. Information regarding rulemaking projects can be found by clicking on the program area below.

Compliance with Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Requirements

The following documents are for your review; please read through them carefully: 

Licensed Exempt Public School Program Background Checks

Public school and Head Start programs are still required to be monitored by DCF and comply with the new DCF background check requirement if they are registered in Youngstar, or they are eligible to receive Wisconsin Shares subsidy money.

Appeal Process for Child Care Background Check Decisions

Appeal Process for Child Care Background Check Decisions

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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is required to run an initial FBI fingerprint background check prior to an individual operating, residing at or working in a regulated child care center. A new fingerprint check is required every five years.

Wisconsin iChildCare Portal Information

Wisconsin iChildCare Portal Information

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What is the DCF iChildCare Portal?

The iChildCare Portal is a secure website, available 24/7, where individuals active in Wisconsin child care can manage their individual eligibility status to reside and work in a child care setting. Individuals can: