DCF 251.11(2)(c)5x.5x. Results of a vehicle safety inspection if the center will transport children.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)6.6. Any other materials determined by the department as necessary to complete the department’s licensing investigation.
DCF 251.11(2)(d)(d) Upon submission of a complete application, the department shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a license.
DCF 251.11(2)(e)(e) If the department determines that the applicant is eligible for a license, the department shall issue a probationary license having a 6-month duration. A probationary license may be renewed for one 6-month period.
DCF 251.11(2)(f)(f) If the department determines that an application does not comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter or the department’s investigation determines that the applicant is not eligible for a license, the department may deny the application.
DCF 251.11(3)(3)Obtaining a regular license.
DCF 251.11(3)(a)(a) At least 30 days before the expiration date of a probationary license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials:
DCF 251.11(3)(a)1.1. A completed license application.
DCF 251.11(3)(a)3.3. The license renewal fee under s. 48.65 (3) (a), Stats., applicable fees for child care background checks, and any unpaid forfeiture under s. 48.715 (3) or 49.155 (7m) (a) 3., Stats., and any penalty under s. 48.76, Stats.
DCF 251.11(3)(a)4.4. Any changes to center policies, if not previously submitted.
DCF 251.11(3)(a)5.5. Any changes to the delegation of administrative authority if not previously submitted.
DCF 251.11(3)(a)6.6. Any other materials determined by the department as necessary to complete the department’s licensing investigation.
DCF 251.11(3)(b)(b) If the department determines that the applicant has met the minimum requirements for a license under this chapter, and if the applicant has paid the applicable fees under ss. 48.65 and 48.686, Stats., any unpaid forfeiture under s. 48.715 (3) (a) or 49.155 (7m) (a) 3., Stats., and any unpaid penalty under s. 48.76, Stats., the department shall issue a regular license.
DCF 251.11(4)(4)Continuing a regular license.
DCF 251.11(4)(a)(a) A regular license shall be valid indefinitely, unless suspended or revoked by the department or surrendered by the licensee. The department shall review a regular license every 2 years after the date of issuance.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)(b) At least 30 days before the continuation review date of the license, an applicant for license renewal shall submit to the department the following materials:
DCF 251.11(4)(b)1.1. A completed license continuation application.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)3.3. The license renewal fee under s. 48.65 (3) (a), Stats., applicable fees for child care background checks under s. 48.686, Stats., any unpaid forfeiture under s. 48.715 (3) or 49.155 (7m) (a) 3., Stats., and any unpaid penalty under s. 48.76, Stats.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)4.4. Any changes to center policies, if not previously submitted.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)5.5. Any changes to the delegation of administrative authority if not previously submitted.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)5g.5g. Results of water tests if the center has a private well.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)5r.5r. Results of a vehicle safety inspection if the center will transport children.
DCF 251.11(4)(b)6.6. Any other materials determined by the department as necessary to complete the department’s licensing investigation.
DCF 251.11 NoteNote: The department will supply a copy of the form, License Application — Group Child Care Centers, prior to the continuation date of the license.
DCF 251.11(4)(c)(c) If the department determines that the applicant has met the minimum requirements for license under this chapter, has paid the applicable fees under ss. 48.65 and 48.686, Stats., any unpaid forfeiture under s. 48.715 (3) (a) or 49.155 (7m) (a) 3., Stats., and any unpaid penalty under s. 48.76, Stats., the department shall continue the license for an additional 2 years.
DCF 251.11(5)(5)Amending a license.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)(a) A licensee shall submit to the department a written request for an amendment to the license if the licensee wishes to change any of the following aspects of the license:
DCF 251.11(5)(a)1.1. A change in the licensed capacity of the center.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)2.2. The age range of the children.