DCF 251.11(1)(f)(f) If the department has reason to believe that the physical or mental health of any person associated with the care of children at the center or any household resident of the center might endanger children in care, the department may require that a written statement be submitted by a physician or, if appropriate, by a licensed mental health professional that shall certify the condition of the individual and the possible effect of that condition on the group child care center or the children in care.
DCF 251.11(1)(g)(g) The department may deny or revoke the license if the examination specified under par. (f) gives the department reasonable concern for the care of children.
DCF 251.11(1)(h)(h) The department may not process an application for a license if the applicant has had a license or certification to operate a child care center revoked or denied within the last 2 years. An applicant is deemed ineligible to submit an application for a license and a licensee may not hire an employee within 2 years from the date an applicant or employee had a child care license revoked or denied.
DCF 251.11(1)(i)(i) The department shall consider a licensee who fails to submit any of the materials described in sub. (3) or (4) by the expiration or continuation date of a license to have surrendered his or her license and to no longer hold title to the license. The former licensee may not continue to operate the child care center.
DCF 251.11(2)(2)Initial application for a probationary license.
DCF 251.11(2)(a)(a) An applicant for a license shall participate in pre-licensing technical assistance towards the completion of the initial licensing study checklist with a representative of the department prior to submitting an application for a license.
DCF 251.11 NoteNote: 1. Information on how to obtain pre-licensing technical assistance is available from the appropriate Division of Early Care and Education regional office in Appendix A. The department will provide the application form to a license applicant upon completion of the pre-licensing technical assistance.
DCF 251.11 Note2. An initial licensing study checklist includes a list of those licensing rules that must be met before a license can be issued. A copy of the checklist is available from a representative of the department or from the appropriate regional office in Appendix A.
DCF 251.11(2)(b)(b) An applicant for a license shall submit an application at least 60 days before the date proposed for the center to begin operating.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)(c) An applicant for an initial license shall include all the following with the application form:
DCF 251.11(2)(c)1.1. The license fee required under s. 48.65 (3) (a), Stats.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)2.2.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)2.a.a. A background check request form completed by the applicant.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)2.b.b. If the applicant is a limited liability company, background check request forms completed by all members of the limited liability company.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)2.c.c. If the center is or will be located in a residence, background check request forms completed by all household members 10 years of age and above.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)3.3. A statement from a representative of the department that details the results of any pre-licensing technical assistance.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)4.4. A statement from the applicant that indicates the center is in compliance with all applicable items in this chapter.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)5.5. A copy of all the policies required under s. DCF 251.04 (2) (h) and a completed copy of the group child care policy checklist provided by the department.
DCF 251.11 NoteNote: Information on how to obtain a copy of the Group Child Care Policy Checklist is available on the department’s website, http://dcf.wisconsin.gov, or from any regional licensing office in Appendix A.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)5g.5g. The articles of incorporation and by-laws if the licensee is organized as a corporation, association or cooperative. If the licensee is a limited liability company, articles of organization and the operating agreement, if applicable, shall be submitted.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)5r.5r. A written delegation of administrative authority signed by the licensee. The delegation of administrative authority shall describe the organizational structure of the center and identify by position or name, those persons on the premises who are in charge of the center for all hours of operation.
DCF 251.11(2)(c)5u.5u. Results of water tests if the center has a private well.
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: