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Explore our library of support guides, videos, resources, and our communications archive to learn more about your Registry Personal Profile.

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Registry Account Resources

Updated: February 2020

How to create a Registry account

Get step-by-step guidance on creating a Wisconsin Registry account for free!

Updated: July 2021

How do I reset my Password?

Can't remember your password? Get step-by-step instructions for using the Forgot Password tool.

Updated: July 2021

Tips on Logging In

Having trouble logging in to your Registry account? This tips sheet provides helpful steps to help you log in.

Updated: October 2020

Privacy Policy

Review the Wisconsin Registry's privacy policy agreement.

Updated: July 2022

Right to Refuse Services

Review the Wisconsin Registry's right to refuse services policy.

Registry Membership Resources

About Registry Membership

July 2022

Registry Overview

An overview of the Registry's history, benefits of Registry membership, and membership features.

October 2021

Membership Benefits

Get a breakdown of the benefits available to current Registry members.

February 2023

New Child Care Professional Support Guide

This support guide provides new child care professionals the steps to obtain a Registry certificate for child care licensing.

Membership Application

Updated: March 2024

How do I Become a Member?

Get step-by-step guidance on the steps to becoming a Registry member using the online application.

Updated: May 2023

Paper Application

The paper version of the Wisconsin Registry membership application.

Updated: April 2019

45-Day Processing Time Policy

Members have 45 days to send their documentation after completing the online membership application.

Submitting Documentation

November 2024

Acceptable Documentation

Information about documentation needed to verify items that were self-reported in the Membership Application.

Updated: July 2019

High School Transcript Policy

Documentation is required to verify a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or GED.

Updated: January 2018

Official Transcripts Requirement

Official transcripts are required to verify degrees, credits, and/or CEUs.

October 2021

International Documents Evaluation Services

Information about how to obtain an evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees prior to applying for membership.

March 2022

Foreign Transcripts 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.

May 2024

What Documents to Send

A one-page list of examples of acceptable documents to send the Wisconsin Registry, as well as documents not to send to us.

May 2024

Official Transcripts

Find out how to obtain and send official transcripts to the Wisconsin Registry with this quick tip one-page guide.

May 2024

How to Track Down your High School Diploma

Find the best ways to locate your high school diploma to send to the Wisconsin Registry.

Updated: May 2024

Purge Policy

Our policy on individuals who have not renewed their Wisconsin Registry membership for seven years.

Resources for Members

June 2021

Understanding the Certificate of Achievement

An overview of the information listed on the Certificate of Achievement issued when you become a Registry Member.

Updated: July 2020

How do I Update My Employment History?

This guide walks through the steps of updating your Employment History.

Updated: November 2023

Accepting an Employment Notification

This guide shows how to accept an invitation should your employer email you to add your update your employment history. Accepting an employment notification can be found in part two of this guide.

Updated: May 2022

Foundational Child Care Training Reprint Request

Use this form to request a reprint of your Foundational Child Care Training Postcard.

Updated: September 2023

Reviewing Registry Profiles for Position Qualifications

This guide shows providers how to review their Registry Profiles for Position Qualifications.

My Professional Development

September 2021

Wisconsin Registry Career Levels

The Wisconsin Registry Career Levels indicate your educational achievement.

Updated: April 2023

How do I find training?

This guide is for individuals looking for Registry approved training using the Statewide Training Calendar.

Updated: May 2024

How do I Register for a Training Event?

This resource will guide you through the steps of registering for an event on the Statewide Training Calendar.

Updated: July 2021

Finding WMELS Training

This resource will guide you through the steps of finding WI Models Early Learning Standards trainings.

Updated: May 2014

Wisconsin Core Competencies

Information individuals in the ECE workforce can use plan their professional development.

Updated: June 2024

E-Learning Guide

Use this guide to learn how to register for and being E-learning trainings!

Licensing Resources

Updated: April 2023

Early Childhood Qualifying Courses for Credit

Information on the entry level courses that qualify a person for positions in a regulated ECE program.

Updated: April 2023

School Age Qualifying Courses for Credit

Information on the entry level courses that qualify a person for positions in a regulated ECE program.

Updated: N/A

Licensed Family and Group Center Rules

This information is listed on the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families' website.

Updated: August 2021

Group Center Staff Requirements

The requirements are listed in Wisconsin's Administrative Code on the Wisconsin DCF website.

Updated: August 2021

Licensed Family Child Care Staff Requirements

The requirements are listed in Wisconsin's Administrative Code on the Wisconsin DCF website.

Updated: N/A

Licensing Contacts

This information is listed on the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families' website.

Updated: N/A

How to Start a Licensed Child Care Center

This information is listed on the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families' website.

Registry Communications

Sent: December 2024

Registry Connection

A reminder about our holiday hours, CCFT information, best practices when applying for membership, 2024 year in review, and more!

Sent: October 2024

Registry Connection

Learn more about Encouraging Little Minds, CCFT reminders, and see our upcoming conferences and events!

Sent: August 2024

Registry Connection

The August 2024 Registry Connection features information on the DCF Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Prevention Trainings for Child Care Providers.

Sent: June 2024

Registry Connection

The June 2024 Registry Connection features a note about our updated phone hours, CCFT information, and introduction to our staff, and more!

Sent: April 2024

Registry Connection

The April 2024 edition includes a new feature that allows the Wisconsin Registry Insight Application to be translated to Spanish! Also included is an introduction to Encouraging Little Minds, and more!

Sent: February 2024

Registry Connection

An update on Program Profiles, information about the Wisconsin Registry Commission fee, CCFT updates, and more!

Resource Center

Registry Account Resources

How to create a Registry account

How do I reset my Password?

Tips on Logging In

Privacy Policy

Right to Refuse Services

Registry Membership Resources

About Registry Membership

Registry Overview

Membership Benefits

New Child Care Professional Support Guide

Membership Application

How do I Become a Member?

Paper Application

45-Day Processing Time Policy

Submitting Documentation​

Acceptable Documentation

High School Transcript Policy

Official Transcripts Requirement

International Documents Evaluation Services

Foreign Transcripts Evaluation Grant

What Documents to Send

Official Transcripts

How to Track Down your High School Diploma

Purge Policy

Resources for Members

Understanding the Certificate of Achievement

How do I Update My Employment History?

Accepting an Employment Notification

Foundational Child Care Training Reprint Request

Reviewing Registry Profiles for Position Qualifications

My Professional Development

Wisconsin Registry Career Levels

How do I find training?

How do I Register for a Training Event?

Finding WMELS Training

Wisconsin Core Competencies

E-Learning Guide

Licensing Resources

Early Childhood Qualifying Courses for Credit

School Age Qualifying Courses for Credit

Licensed Family and Group Center Rules

Group Center Staff Requirements

Licensed Family Child Care Staff Requirements

Licensing Contacts

How to Start a Licensed Child Care Center

Registry Communications

Registry Connection

Registry Connection

Registry Connection

Registry Connection

Registry Connection

Registry Connection

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