Licensing
Overview
Little Sprouts is a state licensed Group Childcare Center. The child care licensing program is a component of the services provided by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This program is accountable for the statewide licensure of Wisconsin's child care facilities and the purpose is to promote the health, safely, and welfare of children in licensed care. DCF ensures licensing requirements are met through ongoing inspections of child care facilities.
As a center we follow the DCF Policy Book that lays out the rules for Group Child Care Centers. Our center Policy Book is written with these rules in mind. Below is listed a broad overview of these rules.
Staff Requirements
-An initial fingerprint background check before working with children, and then every 5 years after
-CPR certified
-Abusive Head Trauma Training
-Mandated Reporter Training
-At least 15 hours of Continuing Education every year
-A Wisconsin Registry certificate that shows the educational qualifications have been met for the position the staff is in (Lead Teacher; Assistant Teacher; Administrative; Cook)
Supervision
Each child shall be supervised by a child care worker who is within the sight and sound of the children.
