Need Child Care
Looking for Child Care?
Our online referral system can help you find what you need. Or call our resource specialist at 920-432-8899 or 800-738-8899.
*We will be sending out a feedback survey via email, in the coming weeks, to learn about your referral experience.
Regulated Child Care Providers-
Are persons trained in child growth and development. These providers are child care professionals and should not be thought of as “babysitters”. Anyone caring for 4 or more children under the age of 7 MUST be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Types of Child Care
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED CARE GIVERS – Are persons trained in child growth and development. These providers are child care professionals and should not be thought of as “babysitters”. Anyone caring for 4 or more children under the age of 7 MUST be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
- FAMILY LICENSED CHILD CARE – May care for up to 8 children in their home. The provider’s own children under age 7 years ARE included in the total count of 8 children. These providers are regulated through the state.
- GROUP LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS – Are those serving 9 or more children, usually in a center. These providers are regulated through the state.
- CERTIFIED CHILD CARE – May care for up to 3 children in addition to relative children, for a total group of 6 children under 7 years of age, in their home. Provider’s own children over 7 years of age do not count toward the group total of six. These providers are regulated through the county. There are two levels of certification:
- REGULAR CERTIFICATION – Providers have met all certification standards and have completed 15 hours of approved child care training. They are reimbursed at a higher level than the provisional certification.
- PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION – Providers have met all of the certification standards, but have NOT completed 15 hours of approved child care training. They are reimbursed at a lower rate than the regular certification.
Parent Referral Letter: Referral Parent Letter
Choosing Quality Childcare Brochure: Referral Brochure
W-2 Wisconsin Shares Guidelines and Information: Updated WI Shares 2009
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