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:

Child Care Certification Background Check Requirements

Child Care Certification Background Check Requirements

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Under new federal and state requirements, all caregivers and noncaregiver employees and residents age 10 or older in certified 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.

WISCCRS User Guides

WISCCRS User Guides

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The Wisconsin Child Care Regulatory System (WISCCRS) is a statewide database used by both child care licensing and certification staff. The database contains information about all certified and licensed providers within the State of Wisconsin.

WISCCRS is a web-based system and has the following features: