Child Care Licensing Background Check Requirements

Child Care Licensing Background Check Requirements

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Under new federal and state requirements, all caregivers and non-caregiver employees and residents age 10 or older in licensed child care centers now require DCF ran background checks to determine their eligibility to reside or work in a child care setting. The information and tools below exist to assist providers in being compliant with the new requirements.

Out of State Providers Accepting Wisconsin Shares

Out-of-State Providers Accepting Wisconsin Shares

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If you are a child care provider located outside of Wisconsin and are interested in caring for a child that is eligible for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy, you must follow the instructions below.