Child Care Provider Licensing

Rules

The rules for child care licensing are listed below. There are different rules depending on the type of facility. Also included below is the Child care Provider Background Check Rule which is a requirement for all licensed providers.

• 10-148, Chapter 32 - Child Care Facility Licensing Rule (PDF)
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• 10-148-Ch. 33 - Family Child Care Provider Licensing Rule (PDF)
• 10-148, Ch. 34 – Child Care Provider Background Check Licensing Rule (PDF)

Forms

• Child Care Application (Word) (this form is also used to renew an existing license)
• Reference Form (PDF)
• Zoning and Code Compliance Letter (PDF)
• Center Pre-Licensing Checklist (PDF)
• Family Child Care Pre-Certification Checklist (PDF)
• Sample forms for child care providers