On Wednesday, March 18, Governor Tony Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee, Andrea Palm, to restrict the size of all child care settings. Centers may not operate with more than 10 staff present at a time and may not operate with more than 50 children present at a time.

The restriction in size goes into effect at 8 a.m. on Thurs,, March 19, 2020 to give child care providers and families time to make plans for care moving forward. The closure will remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency declared by Executive Order #72. 

Read the full Press Release here.

The Emergency Order can be found here.  

DHS Guidance for providers to implement this Emergency Order can be downloaded here.