Become Licensed Child Care Provider

Steps to Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider

• Read the MN Department of Human Services Guide
• Applications can be found on website or in person
• Must attend the orientation session
• Complete and return the application packet with the licensing fee to start the process
• A licensor will contact you if additional information is needed or following clearance of background studies to schedule your intial home visit
• Fire inspection
• 2nd home visit

Applicants will need to show documentation that the following training has been completed prior to licensure:

• First Aid Training
• Infant / Child CPR Training
• Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
• Abusive Head Trauma
• Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (4 hour class)
• Supervising for Safety (6 hour in person class or 8 hour online class)
• Child Passenger Restraint Systems Training (required prior to transporting children)

Upon the completion of all paperwork, all background studies, 3 references on file and the home in total compliance, a license may be issued to you. Average initial license time is 3 to 4 months.