Wisconsin Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Care Enrollment, DCF-F-CFS0062-E for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Health Report - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0060-E for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Health History and Emergency Care Plan, DCF-F-CFS2345-E for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Intake for Children Under 2 Years - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0061-E for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Record Checklist - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS1675-E for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Daily Attendance Record - Child Care (DCF form) for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Field Trip or Other Activity Notification/Permission (DCF form) for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Staff-To-Child Ratio Worksheet - Group Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0078-E (R. 08/2025) [directly verified] for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Licensing Checklist - Group Child Care Centers - DCF 251, DCF-F-CFS0063 for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

Wisconsin childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Required Immunizations for Admission to Wisconsin Child Care Centers, DHS F-44001A / Child Care Immunization Record DHS F-44192 (DHS immunization record) for every enrolled child (per Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education).

What forms are required for childcare enrollment in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires the following forms for each enrolled child: Child Care Enrollment, DCF-F-CFS0062-E; Child Health Report - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0060-E; Health History and Emergency Care Plan, DCF-F-CFS2345-E; Intake for Children Under 2 Years - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0061-E; Child Record Checklist - Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS1675-E; Daily Attendance Record - Child Care (DCF form); Field Trip or Other Activity Notification/Permission (DCF form); Staff-To-Child Ratio Worksheet - Group Child Care Centers, DCF-F-CFS0078-E (R. 08/2025) [directly verified]; Licensing Checklist - Group Child Care Centers - DCF 251, DCF-F-CFS0063; Required Immunizations for Admission to Wisconsin Child Care Centers, DHS F-44001A / Child Care Immunization Record DHS F-44192 (DHS immunization record).

How long must Wisconsin childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?

Wisconsin childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Division of Early Care and Education to confirm the exact retention schedule.

What happens if a Wisconsin center is missing required child forms during an inspection?

Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a Wisconsin childcare licensing inspection. Enforcement under Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251.12(3) (department may order any sanction or impose any penalty in accordance with ss. 48.686, 48.715, or 48.76, Stats.). The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license, issue a plan of correction, or order a center to cease operation. Under s. 48.715(3)(a), Stats., the department may impose a daily forfeiture of not less than $10 nor more than $1,000 per violation per day. Operating a child care center without a required license is prohibited and may be enjoined, with forfeitures assessed for continued violation.

Does TotReady provide templates for Wisconsin required forms?

TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate Wisconsin-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.