Welcome to the Wisconsin Registry!

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Search from thousands of training events listed on the Registry Statewide Training Calendar.

Registry Credentials

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

Office Closed: May 25

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the holiday. Our regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

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).

Newsletter - Upcoming Changes

Our latest newsletter features a reminder about upcoming changes, including changes to documentation submission window and incomplete applications, the training event roster entry window, and the new application facelift!

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!

Application Processing Time

April 13, 2026

The date we are currently processing complete membership applications.

3,028

The number of membership applications submitted in March 2026.

2,043

The number of applications the Wisconsin Registry finalized in March 2026.