Family Child Care Licensing

“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.” Hodding Carter Jr

Mission Statement:  Working together to protect families in licensed child care.

The Anoka County Family Child Care Licensing Unit, as an agent of the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, is responsible to license and monitor family child care providers within the county according to MN Rules parts 9502.0300-9502.0445 (Rule 2) and MN statutes 245A and 245C.   Licensed family child care providers in Anoka County serve an estimated 10,000 children.

Child Care Centers in Minnesota are licensed through the Department of Human Services  Licensing Division, 651-296-3971.

For Parents

• Safety
• Finding a child care provider
• Do you have wonderful childcare provider? Nominate your provider!
• Parent Evaluation Form - New to site!
  • Interactive version: click to download, open with Microsoft Word, fill-in, save and return by email to childcarelicensing@co.anoka.mn.us
  • Print version: click to open in Adobe Reader, print, handwrite, return by mail.
• Child Care Rates
• SIDS Back to Sleep
• Child Development Information

For Applicants and Providers

• Calendar of trainings and events
• Child Development Information
• FAQ’s
• Rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Training requirements & opportunities
• Orientation meetings
• Licensing fees
• Recalls
• Child Care Forms - Now available: interactive enrollment forms
• Summary of MN Rules
• Web links

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