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Lists of licensed child care centers
An online listing of licensed facilities is maintained by the Division of Licensing.

More reports will be added as they are developed and converted for the Internet.

For more information, call (651) 296-3971, TTY/TDD: (651) 282-6832 or fax to (651) 297-1490.

Licensing rules for child care centers
In some cases, Minnesota Statutes may have superseded or modified licensing rules. Licensing rules should be read in conjunction with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A. Each program has license requirements unique to the individual program. Some require building, fire code and zoning approval before a license is issued.

Application forms listed are in the portable document format (PDF). For more information, see the DHS PDF page. DHS image

Minnesota Rule/Statute cite
 
Application procedures
Rule 3: Minn. Rules, parts 9503.0005 to 9503.0170 – Licensure of Child Care Centers. Sets standards for licensing child care centers including programs that provide day care, night care, drop-in and sick care for less than 24 hours a day in a setting that is not a residence. (Retrieve an entire chapter of Minnesota Rules.)

 
More information about applying for a license to provide center-based child care services.

Safety alerts


Related Web sites

Consumer Product Safety Commission (Information about product safety, in particular crib safety)
Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Information on resources available to assist you in locating child care or determining quality child care)

Related Pages
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•  Adult protection
•  Chemical health
•  Child care assistance
•  Child protection
•  Children’s mental health
•  Disability services
•  Foster care
•  State Operated Services
•  Licensing fact sheet

Related Links
•  License Minnesota
•  Child Care Financial Aid
•  Child Care Resource and Referral
•  Department of Commerce
•  Department of Health
•  Department of Corrections
•  Minnesota Statutes
•  State Fire Marshal
•  Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division
•  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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