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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
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
February 2023
New Child Care Professional Support Guide
Membership Application
Updated: July 2021
How do I Become a Member?
Updated: May 2023
Paper Application
Updated: April 2019
45-Day Processing Time Policy
Submitting Documentation
July 2021
Acceptable Documentation
Updated: July 2019
High School Transcript Policy
Updated: January 2018
Official Transcripts Requirement
October 2021
International Documents Evaluation Services
March 2022
Foreign Transcripts Evaluation Grant
Resources for Members
June 2021
Understanding the Certificate of Achievement
Updated: July 2020
How do I Update My Employment History?
Updated: July 2020
Accepting an Employment Notification
Updated: May 2022
Foundational Child Care Training Reprint Request
My Professional Development
September 2021
Wisconsin Registry Career Levels
Updated: April 2023
How do I find training?
Updated: October 2021
How do I Register for a Training Event?
Updated: July 2021
Finding WMELS Training
Updated: May 2014
Wisconsin Core Competencies
Information individuals in the ECE workforce can use plan their professional development.
Licensing Resources
Updated: April 2023
Early Childhood Qualifying Courses for Credit
Updated: April 2023
School Age Qualifying Courses for Credit
Updated: N/A
Licensed Family and Group Center Rules
Updated: August 2021
Group Center Staff Requirements
Updated: August 2021
Licensed Family Child Care Staff Requirements
Updated: N/A
Licensing Contacts
Updated: N/A
How to Start a Licensed Child Care Center
Registry Communications
Sent: August 2023
Registry Connection
In the August 2023 Registry Connection we highlight individual reports available to Wisconsin Registry members and account holders!
Sent: June 2023
Registry Connection
Best practices for Program Profile maintenance and for individual members to make sure information is accurate! Also included is a recap of the CCFT grant and a little about our operations and PD teams!
Sent: March 2023
Registry Connection
Check out our new Direct Care Program Toolkit! Also included is an update on our coupons and grants and key data points!
Sent: January 2023
Registry Connection
Get the latest updates on our grants, as well as transcript and purge policy reminders! Also included is a note on data privacy.
Sent: December 2022
Registry Connection
An important update on the free membership coupon, data points from the past year, other coupon and grant updates, and a reminder about our holiday hours are all included in this edition of the Registry Connection!
Sent: September 2021