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.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)3.3. The hours of the center’s operation.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)4.4. The days of the week the center is in operation.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)5.5. The months of the year the center is in operation.
DCF 251.11(5)(a)6.6. The name of the center.
DCF 251.11(5)(b)(b) A licensee may not make a change that affects a condition of the license under par. (a) without the prior written approval of the department.
DCF 251.11(5)(c)(c) A licensee may not move the center to a new location or change ownership of the center without notifying the department at least 30 days prior to the change. A new application and license is required when a center moves or changes ownership.
DCF 251.11 NoteNote: The department’s form, License Application - Group Child Care Centers, is used to apply for a new license. The department will provide an application when notified by the licensee that the center will move to a new location.
DCF 251.11(5)(d)(d) A licensee proposing to increase the licensed capacity of a center shall demonstrate compliance with this chapter in the operation of the existing center and compliance with rules for any other facility licensed by the department and operated by the licensee.
DCF 251.11(6)(6)Additional license. A licensee applying for a license for an additional center location shall demonstrate compliance with this chapter in the operation of the existing center he or she operates and compliance with rules for any other facility licensed by the department and operated by the licensee. The licensee shall pay any fines, forfeitures or other fees due and owing under s. 48.715, Stats., or s. 48.65, Stats., on other facilities licensed by the department before the department issues an additional license.
DCF 251.11(7)(7)License denial or revocation.
DCF 251.11(7)(a)(a) The department may deny, revoke or suspend a license, initiate other enforcement actions specified in this chapter or in ch. 48, Stats., or place conditions on a license if the applicant or licensee, a proposed or current employee, a volunteer or any other person having regular contact with the children, has or has been any of the following:
DCF 251.11(7)(a)1.1. The subject of a pending criminal charge for an action that substantially relates to the care of children or activities of the center.
DCF 251.11(7)(a)2.2. Convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or other offense or action that substantially relates to the care of children or activities of the center.