The Anoka County Family Child Care Licensing Unit is responsible for licensing and monitoring family child care homes within the county. Child Care Centers located within the county are licensed directly by the State of Minnesota. If you have any questions regarding Child Care Centers call the State of Minnesota at 651-431-6500.
Anoka County requires applicants to complete orientation prior to applying for a family child care license.
Self-Paced Orientation - Download Self-Paced Orientation session. When you have completed the self-paced orientation, an application packet will be emailed to you.
Any previously licensed provider who has closed their license more than 12 months ago and would like to re-open it must complete orientation. If the license has been closed less than 12 months and/or a provider is moving in from another county, please contact our office at 763-324-1235.