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The Home Visit

 

Our intent is to build an adequate supply of quality child care providers and ensure that all required standards have
been met. 

This means we will be checking all of the rooms which are used for child care, including looking in cabinets, closets, under the beds and any other areas the children will have access to. If, during our visit we find that you have not achieved the minimum requirements, we can provide you with technical assistance and suggestions to help make your home a safe and healthy child care setting.

You need to supply the following items at your home visit:

  • A copy of the rabies certificate for all cat/dogs.

  • If you do not use water form a public water supply, you need to supply a copy of a test showing that the levels of bacteria and nitrates are safe.

  • The completed Standards and Checklist (this will be sent to you prior to your visit).

  • A signed copy of Family Resources’ Revocations Policy (this is also sent).

The following is a list of some things we will be checking for in your home:

  • There must be a working smoke detector on every level of your home.  

  • You must have a working telephone. Cell phones are NOT acceptable. 

  • All exits must be unblocked.

  • The home must be clean/sanitary and free of insects and rodents.

  • The home must be uncluttered.

  • Toilets, sinks, potty chairs and diaper changing areas must be sanitary and in good working condition.

  • There must be proper heat and ventilation.

  • Guns must be stored in a locked cabinet of have trigger locks.

  • All electrical outlets must be covered.

  • All electrical outlets must be covered.

  • The garbage containers (inside and outside) must be covered or be inaccessible to the children.

  • Baby gates must be placed at the top/bottom of all steps.

  • Emergency numbers including Poison Control must be posted on or next to your telephone.

  • First aid supplies including several sizes of band-aids and disposable rubber gloves are needed.

  • Window blind cords need to be safe.

  • There must be a variety of toys and equipment for the children to choose from.

  • The outside area must be free of all hazards.      

  • Any hazardous items need to be stored in an area that is inaccessible to the children. These include (but are not limited to ) the following:

Medications                    
Cleaning supplies
Knives/Scissors
Plastic Bags
Shampoos  
Bathroom items
Cigarettes
Matches/Lighters     
Flammables
Pesticides

   
  

If during the home visit there are concerns for the children’s safety, we will
offer suggestions and allow time for you to correct the problem.
  


 

 

Certification       Requirement Descriptions       Home Visit    

Application Request Form        Links for Child Care Professionals

 



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Special Services for parents and child care providers in the following Wisconsin counties:
 

  • Crawford
  • Grant
  • Iowa
  • Lafeyette
  • Richland
  • Vernon

Services include referrals to child care providers in your area along with technical assistance for child care providers and parents regarding child care.

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BUSINESS HOURS

La Crosse Office
Monday thru Thursday     8:30AM-5PM
Friday                               8:30AM-3PM
Closed first Thursday of each month.

Monroe County Offices
Monday thru Friday             8AM-4PM*
Closed first Tuesday of each month.

*Hours can vary based on schedules

 
 

 

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Family Resources of La Crosse
1500 Green Bay Street • La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 784-8125 or (800) 873-1768 •
Fax: (608) 796-0098

Family Resources of Sparta
201 E. Franklin St. • Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: (608) 269-3151 x 6116 •
Fax: (608) 366-3475

Family Resources of Tomah
310 W. Elizabeth Street • Tomah, WI 54660
Phone: (608) 374-4190 •
Fax: (608) 374-4190

 

Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce to serve families of all cultures, structures and abilities.
“An EEO/Affirmation Action employer, Family Resources provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for
reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as
possible by contacting Family Resources at (608) 784-8125 or (800) 873-1768 so proper arrangements can be made.”

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