Becoming licensed as a child care provider
Family Child Care
If you love children and want a fun, important, and rewarding career, licensed child care may be the right choice for you.
Becoming Licensed
In Minnesota, family child care must meet standards for caregiver qualifications, physical environment, number of children per caregiver, behavior guidance, required policies and records, activities, and equipment. Click here for a general overview of these standards.
View a complete description of the Minnesota Rules here
Center Based Child Care
For information on starting a child care center, click here
Technical Assistance and Information
For technical assistance or information on starting a licensed child care, contact your local CCR&R agency.