Direct Care Programs
A Registry Program Profile is an online profile for direct care programs or organizations, as well as Training Sponsor Organizations.
Getting Started
A Registry Program Profile is a a FREE resource for child care programs and organizations (Direct Care Programs) across Wisconsin. With a Program Profile, your program / organization can:
- Manage Registry reports that summarize your employees’ professional development records (if employees are current members of the Wisconsin Registry).
- Set up classrooms and assign teachers to classrooms. If your program has applied to YoungStar, the information on individual staff members, classrooms, and the program is transferred electronically to the Department of Children and Families daily.
- Add a Training Sponsor Organization designation. This is highly recommended if your program / organization offers professional development training.
If your program / organization ONLY offers training, you will want to set up a Program Profile and become a Training Sponsor Organization. Set up your Program Profile to submit training events through the Registry Professional Development System, enter rosters for your events, and use the online registration module.
What do I need to create a Program Profile?
A Registry account
Get started by creating a Registry account. If you already have one, log in to create a Program Profile. There is not a separate log in for a Program Profile. Program Profiles are free to create.
License facility number and/or DCF Provider number.
This applies to programs that provide direct care to children ONLY.
Please Note: Your Program Profile application will be reviewed within 3-5 business days after being submitted.
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YoungStar Information
The Wisconsin Registry collaborates with YoungStar to support high-quality early care and education in Wisconsin. YoungStar education and training is verified through a program’s Wisconsin Registry Program Profile and electronically shared with Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help determine the program or organization’s star rating.
About YoungStar
YoungStar is Wisconsin’s Quality Rating and Improvement system (QRIS), administered by DCF. It is designed to support early care and education programs in improving quality while also helping families find child care that meets their needs. YoungStar recognizes education as one of several indicators of quality and professional development as a tool to support professionals in implementing high-quality practices.
The Wisconsin Registry collaborates with YoungStar to support high-quality early care and education in Wisconsin. YoungStar education and training is verified through a program’s Wisconsin Registry Program Profile and electronically shared with Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help determine the program or organization’s star rating.
Managing your Program Profile!
Program Profile Features & Requirements
Program Profile Owner / Organization Profile Users
The individual who creates the Program Profile is automatically listed as the Profile Owner. The Profile Owner may give other individuals administrative access to the Program Profile (Organization Profile Users). These individuals, along with the Profile Owner, may edit and update information in the Program Profile.
Requirements
The Profile Owner and any Organization Profile Users are responsible for keeping all information up to date, including the Director of Record, YoungStar Lead Teacher, and managing the employee list.
Displayed Employees List
Individual employees are responsible for updating their employment history on their Wisconsin Registry Personal Profile. When an employment record is added with an employer’s license information, the individual will automatically display on the Employee list within the Program Profile. Employees can then be placed in classrooms after their initial membership application has been processed and finalized. To be placed in a classroom, the individual must be listed in the desired position on their personal profile.
License Information
Individuals with access to the Program Profile will also keep the license information and contact information up to date. New license facility numbers can be updated within the existing Program Profile, as well as physical address, contact phone number, and contact email address.