For Child Care Providers

A Guide to Understanding the Regulations

Anoka County Variance Policy

Policies and criteria for variance requests

Keeping Kids Safe (PDF)

Your Home Child Care Emergency Plan Guide

Licensing Fees

View licensing fees for new and continuing child care providers.

DHS Licensed Family Child Care Page

Child care news, FAQ's for background studies, legislative Implementation Plans

DHS link for Family Child Care Provider Questions

Submit a question to DHS

Reportable Infectious Disease

Find out which diseases are reportable in Family Child Care.

Reporting Requirements

Reporting Requirements from A Guide to Understanding the Regulations (formerly known as Rule Review Handbook).

Child Development Information

Research and learn about early childhood development.

Mental Health & Behavior Concern Resources

Mental Health & Behavior Concern Resources

Equipment Recalls

Find out if your child care equipment has been recalled.

Playground Safety

Every 2 1/2 minutes a child is seen in a U.S. emergency room for a playground related injury. NPPS raises awareness about S.A.F.E.™️ and healthy play spaces for children.

Child Care Weather Watch

Wind-Chill and Heat Index Weather Guidelines

Calendar of Training Events

View a calendar of upcoming child care training events.