Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 1-20 - General
Chapter DCF 13 - Background Checks For Child Care Programs
Section DCF 13.03 - Background check request

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 13.03

Current through November 25, 2024

(1) REQUIRED FORMS AND FEES. A background check request shall include a completed background check request form, armed forces records under s. DCF 13.04, release forms, child care background check fees, and any additional information that the department determines is necessary to obtain the records required under s. 48.686(2) (am), Stats.

(2) FINGERPRINT SEARCHES.

(a) Prior to working as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee or residing in a child care program, the subject of the background check shall submit fingerprints in a manner directed by the department.

(b) Every 5 years or as otherwise requested by the department, caregivers, noncaregiver employees, and household members shall resubmit fingerprints in a manner directed by the department and the information specified under sub. (1).

DCF-F-5296-E, Background Check Request Form, is available electronically through the Child Care Provider Portal and on the department's website at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/forms.

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