Pre-Licensing is a free service offered to anyone who is interested in obtaining a family child care license or a group child care license. 4-C provides pre-licensing services in the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk and Walworth.
Getting Started
- Order an Inquiry Packet from the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
- Once the Inquiry Packet is received, fill out the Business Start-Up Worksheet and mail it to SFTA (Supporting Families Together Association).
- A Pre-Licensing Technical Consultant will be assigned to you and will offer guidance and support during the pre-licensing process.
What Type of Support is Available?
Each provider in the pre-licensing process will receive:
Extra resources
Policy advice and review
- Assistance with navigating licensing rules
- Helpful phone calls and emails
A site visit which will help prepare for the initial licensing visit