Family Child Care Licensing

ENHANCED BACKGROUND STUDIES

Background studies are required for people in certain health and human services programs, and for people who work in child care settings, if they provide care or have direct contact with people being served. These Minnesota statutes direct the background study process for entities required to initiate background studies. A study determines whether a person has committed an act that would disqualify them from providing care. Requirements for completing a background study vary according to the type of work or services the individual will be providing and the person's history, DHS has until Jan. 1, 2023, to transition to fingerprint-based studies.

Child Care Locator

Find licensed family child care in Anoka County

Who must be licensed?

Operating without a license is a misdemeanor. There are certain exclusions to the licensure requirement.

For Applicants

View detailed information on how to become licensed, licensing fees, rates, rules, regulations, state fire marshal information, safety information, and much more.

Rules & Regulations (PDF)

As identified in MN Legislation

Training Requirements & Resources

Learn training information and view training resources.

Pay Fees Online

Application fees, relicensing fees and training fees.

For Providers

Look up information directed to child care providers.

Forms

A list of forms that Anoka County Child Care Providers frequently use.

For Parents

Look up child care information and make an informed decision on how to care for your child.

Parent Evaluation Form

Child Care Assistance

Anoka County Child Care Assistance web site

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