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Search from thousands of training events listed on the Registry Statewide Training Calendar.
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Registry Credentials combine higher education with job specific skills and practical knowledge that can help advance your career.
Community Bulletin Board
Get news and information as it relates to the Early Childhood and After-School Education profession.
Registry Career Levels
The Career Levels is a model for Early Childhood Care and Afterschool Education Professionals to advance their education and training.
Trainers / TA Professionals
Interested in sharing your expertise? Discover how you can become a Registry approved Trainer or Technical Assistance Professional.
Registry News & Alerts
General Registry Membership NOW FREE!
We have exciting news to share! As of November 1, 2023, anyone applying for general Registry Membership will no longer see a fee with the application! New individuals can join the Wisconsin Registry, as well as those renewing their membership can do so for FREE! For those renewing with a current membership, there's no rush to renew now. We recommend waiting closer to your expiration date to apply!
Transcript Evaluation Grant
The Wisconsin Registry has received a grant that covers the cost to have your foreign transcripts evaluated when applying for Registry membership or membership renewal. This grant is available until funding is exhausted. Funding for this grant was provided by the Department of Children and Families through the Preschool Development Grant (PDG).
Child Care Foundational Training Postcard Certificates - Now Available Electronically!
Beginning June 1, 2023, CCFT postcard certificates (formerly known as entry level postcards) are available electronically! No more waiting in the mail for your postcard certificate! Check out the email we sent out below for more information.
Child Care Foundational Training Information
Visit this page for information and resources regarding the upcoming changes to the CCFT Courses. Find information on the approval process for Trainers and TSOs, information about upcoming Train-the-Trainer webinars and more!
Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Prevention Training Information
Beginning September 1, 2024 DCF AHT for Child Care Providers will be available as an E-Learning training in the Wisconsin Registry Insight Learning Management System (LMS). Learn how to find these trainings and more on this web page!
CCFT Subsidy Tracker
This page tracks the spending of the Child Care Foundational Training Subsidy Funding. The funding, provided by the Department of Children and Families, helps subsidize the registration cost of the newly revised CCFTs. The tracker will be updated montly
Application Processing Time
September 16, 2024
The date we are currently processing complete membership applications.
2,285
The number of membership applications submitted in September 2024.
1,984
The number of applications the Wisconsin Registry finalized in September 2024.