Safety Isn't a Feature. It's the Foundation.
Most families don't know what to ask for in childcare transportation. We show them what safe looks like — and we document every bit of it.
Wisconsin DCF Compliance
Cozy Cruisers is built from the ground up to meet and exceed Wisconsin Department of Children and Families requirements.
Group Child Care Centers
Full compliance with group childcare center transportation requirements.
Family Child Care Centers
Meets all family childcare center transportation standards.
Caregiver Background Checks
Every driver undergoes the full Wisconsin DCF Caregiver Background Check per Wis. Stat. § 48.686.
Driver Vetting Process
Phase 1 — Pre-Hire Screening
- ✓Wisconsin DCF Caregiver Background Check (Wis. Stat. § 48.686)
- ✓Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- ✓Valid driver's license verification
Phase 2 — Training & Certification
- ✓Child restraint system training (FMVSS No. 213)
- ✓Loading and unloading procedures
- ✓Behavior management techniques
- ✓Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trauma training (for drivers of children under 5)
Phase 3 — Emergency Preparedness
- ✓Emergency evacuation procedures
- ✓Accident response protocol
- ✓Medical emergency response
- ✓Breakdown and unauthorized pickup procedures
Phase 4 — Vehicle Operations
- ✓Daily pre-trip inspection protocol
- ✓Post-trip child check protocol
- ✓Child safety alarm system operation
- ✓Vehicle maintenance and cleanliness standards
Phase 5 — Road Ready
- ✓Supervised ride-along with experienced driver
- ✓Route familiarization
- ✓Final evaluation and clearance
Vehicle Standards
Emergency Procedures
Written procedures for every scenario. Drivers carry a quick-reference guide on every route.
Vehicle Accident
Immediate child safety assessment, emergency services contact, facility and parent notification protocol.
Medical Emergency
First aid response, 911 activation, parent and facility notification, medical information on file.
Vehicle Breakdown
Child safety protocol, backup vehicle dispatch, facility and parent notification.
Emergency Evacuation
Vehicle evacuation procedure, child headcount, safe assembly point protocol.
Unauthorized Pickup
Identity verification against authorization form, refusal protocol, immediate facility and parent contact.
Severe Weather
Route modification or cancellation protocol, shelter-in-place procedure if needed.
Emergency evacuation drills are conducted a minimum of 3 times per year.
Insurance Coverage
Commercial Auto Liability
Comprehensive coverage for all vehicles in our fleet during active routes.
General Liability
Broad protection for operations, premises, and service delivery.
Workers' Compensation
Full coverage for all drivers and staff as required by Wisconsin law.
Certified. Trained. Trusted. Every Mile.
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