Licensed child care providers are licensed by either:  

Individuals, centers or facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the federal government are considered out-of-state licensed child care providers for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). For example, an Air Force Base child care center under the jurisdiction of the federal government would be registered as an out-of-state licensed center.

These providers must be providing child care services in the licensing state, in the area under the licensing Tribe’s jurisdiction, or in the area under federal jurisdiction.

They include:

A licensed provider must register with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to be paid by CCAP. See Chapter 11.12 (Provider Registration).

Legal authority

Minnesota Statutes 142E.01, subd. 22
Minnesota Statutes 142E.16
Minnesota Rules 3400.0035, subp. 7
Minnesota Rules 3400.0120, subps. 1 – 1c