DCF 250.05(2)(b)(b) Documentation from the department, either paper or electronic, that indicates that a child care background check was completed in compliance with the timelines and requirements specified in s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13, and the person is eligible to work in a child care program.
DCF 250.05(2)(c)(c) Documentation of the actual hours a provider, substitute, employee, or volunteer worked if the hours were used to meet the applicable staff-to-child ratio under Table DCF 250.055.
DCF 250.05(2)(d)(d)
DCF 250.05(2)(d)1.1. Except as provided under subd. 2., a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or 30 days after the person became licensed or began working with children in care. The physical examination report may be a printout of an electronic record from a medical professional or on a form provided by the department. The report shall be dated and signed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or other EPSDT provider and shall indicate all of the following:
DCF 250.05(2)(d)1.a.a. The person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis.
DCF 250.05(2)(d)1.b.b. The person is physically able to work with young children.
DCF 250.05 NoteNote: The optional Form DCF-F-CFS0054, Staff Health Report — Child Care Centers, is available on the department’s website, https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing/ccformspubs.
DCF 250.05(2)(d)2.2. The health examination requirement under subd. 1. does not apply to a provider who requests an exemption from subd. 1. based on the provider’s adherence to religious belief in exclusive use of prayer or spiritual means for healing in accordance with a bona fide religious sect or denomination.
DCF 250.05(2)(e)(e)
DCF 250.05(2)(e)1.1. Except as provided in subd. 2., a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry that indicates the person is qualified for the position the later of 6 months after becoming licensed or beginning to work with children in care.
DCF 250.05(2)(e)2.2.
DCF 250.05(2)(e)2.a.a. A person is exempt from the requirement under subd. 1. if the person has been licensed or provided care for children in licensed child care continuously since December 31, 2008, including any combination of licensure or employment in a family child care center licensed under this chapter, a group child care center licensed under ch. DCF 251, or a day camp licensed under ch. DCF 252.
DCF 250.05(2)(e)2.b.b. A substitute is not required to have a certificate from the Wisconsin Registry until the substitute has worked for 240 cumulative hours.
DCF 250.05(2)(f)(f) Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements under sub. (4) (c).
DCF 250.05(2)(g)(g) Documentation of compliance with orientation requirements under sub. (4) (a).
DCF 250.05(3)(3)Qualifications of staff.
DCF 250.05(3)(a)(a) A provider shall meet all of the following conditions:
DCF 250.05(3)(a)1.1. Be physically, mentally, and emotionally able to provide responsible care to all children, including children with disabilities.
DCF 250.05(3)(a)2.2. Be at least 18 years of age.
DCF 250.05(3)(b)(b) Before receiving a license or beginning to work with children in care, a licensee or provider shall satisfactorily complete one of the following:
DCF 250.05(3)(b)1.1. All of the following:
DCF 250.05(3)(b)1.a.a. Three credits in early childhood education or a department-approved, non-credit course in early childhood education.
DCF 250.05 NoteNote: The non-credit course called Introduction to the Child Care Profession is the course that has been approved by the department. Information on other acceptable courses and agencies offering department-approved courses is available on the department’s website at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing.
DCF 250.05(3)(b)1.b.b. A noncredit, department-approved course in operating a child care business or 2 credits in business or program administration. A person is exempt from this requirement if the person has been licensed or provided care for children in regulated child care continuously since December 31, 2008, including any combination of licensure under s. 48.65, Stats., certification under s. 48.651, Stats., or employment in a licensed child care center or for a certified child care operator.
DCF 250.05 NoteNote: The non-credit course entitled Fundamentals of Family Child Care is approved by the department to meet this requirement. A credit-based course in a business topic may also be used. Information on agencies offering the department-approved course is available on the department’s website at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing.
DCF 250.05(3)(b)2.2. The Registry Family Child Care Credential.
DCF 250.05(3)(b)3.3. A child development associate credential in family child care issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
DCF 250.05(3)(c)(c) A substitute or volunteer that is used to meet the required staff-to-child ratio shall meet the training requirements specified in par. (b) after the substitute or volunteer has worked in the center for 240 hours.
DCF 250.05(3)(cm)(cm) A volunteer that is used to meet the required staff-to-child ratios under s. DCF 250.055 shall be at least 18 years of age.