The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families contracts with local counties and tribes for child care certification. DCF 202 establishes standards for the certification of those who provide care for up to 3 children under age 7 that are unrelated to the provider, or who are not otherwise required to be licensed as a child care center under state law 48.65(1).

The Marathon County Department of Social Services contracts with Childcaring – Central Wisconsin Early Education Resources for child care certification. For more information or to apply, visit their website at https://childcaring.org/

Resources

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families offers a variety of Child Care Resources and Organizations and Department-Approved Training Resources.

• Administration and Management
• Child Development
• Family Systems and Dynamics
• Guidance and Nurturing
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• Learning Experiences, Strategies, and Curriculum
• Professionalism

Childcaring – Offering tools for child care providers for success in their child care business

YoungStar – Gives parents the tools and information they need to raise happy, healthy kids

Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program – Supports families by funding a portion of the cost of child care

Wisconsin Child & Adult Care Food Program – Provides child care providers with financial reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks to kids in their care.

Benefits of Becoming a Regulated Child Care Provider

• The kids!
• Being a positive role model
• Working in a child care setting allows you to explore your creativity as you come up with activities that engage young children in learning, creating, and playing
• Pride and satisfaction from helping another family be successful
• Forming close bonds and lasting relationships with the children and families in your care
• Getting to watch the children in your care grow and develop new skills