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.

Child Care Consumer Education Statement

When choosing child care, there are many factors to consider including types of care, price, availability, quality of care, and location. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has numerous resources available to help parents choose the best child care option to fit their family’s needs.