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Check out our Child Care in your Home brochure for more information on how we can help you navigate becoming a regulated Family Child Care Program. Click on the brochure to view.
Pepin County Certification
If you are located in Pepin County & are interested in becoming a certified family child care provider, contact Amelia at amelia.wenzel@wdeoc.org or by phone at 715-831-1700.
Pre-Licensing
Pre-Licensing is a FREE service from Child Care Partnership for potential child care providers. We provide licensing preparation technical assistance in Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix and Trempealeau Counties, including the Ho-Chunk Nation.
The purpose of pre-licensing is to prepare family and group early care and education professionals for the state licensing process. This is done through technical assistance on how to set-up appropriate child care environments, policies, procedures, staffing strategies, and safety measures. This process is completed through a policy review and a site visit. Assistance is given to potential providers to help navigate the paperwork necessary to apply for a child care license. This service is brought to local communities in partnership with Supporting Families Together Association (SFTA) and is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Step One
Access all of the materials included in the Inquiry Packet for FREE here or if you would prefer them to be printed & mailed to you, you can complete this form and send it in with a check or money order for $25, payable to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to:
Department of Children & Families
2187 N. Stevens St., Suite C
Rhinelander, WI 54501
The Inquiry Packet includes a licensing rule book, suggested procedures for starting a program, a start-up worksheet, and other information needed to begin the process of starting a child care business. You can purchased a printed & bound licensing manual from us in the left sidebar!
Step Two
Complete your Child Care Business Start up Worksheet here.
Step Three
A local child care expert with our organization will be assigned to assist you during the licensing process & we will provide you with technical asssitance, policy review, and an on-site visit to your potential program.
If you are looking to open a child care program & would like to talk with our staff or would like more details, contact Amelia Wenzel by email at amelia.wenzel@wdeoc.org.
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