For Child Care Providers
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A Guide to Understanding the Regulations
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Anoka County Variance Policy
Policies and criteria for variance requests
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Keeping Kids Safe (PDF)
Your Home Child Care Emergency Plan Guide
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Licensing Fees
View licensing fees for new and continuing child care providers.
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DHS Licensed Family Child Care Page
Child care news, FAQ's for background studies, legislative Implementation Plans
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DHS link for Family Child Care Provider Questions
Submit a question to DHS
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Reportable Infectious Disease
Find out which diseases are reportable in Family Child Care.
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Reporting Requirements
Reporting Requirements from A Guide to Understanding the Regulations (formerly known as Rule Review Handbook).
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Child Development Information
Research and learn about early childhood development.
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Mental Health & Behavior Concern Resources
Mental Health & Behavior Concern Resources
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Equipment Recalls
Find out if your child care equipment has been recalled.
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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.
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Child Care Weather Watch
Wind-Chill and Heat Index Weather Guidelines
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Calendar of Training Events
View a calendar of upcoming child care training events.
Resources
- Approved Bleach Alternatives 10-2018 (PDF)
- Child Care Licensing Complaint Process (PDF)
- Grievance Procedure (PDF)
- How to Download Print Learning Record
- License Capacity Breakdown (PDF)
- Requirements for non primary caregivers (PDF)
- Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Testing Your Private Water Well
- Variance Forms Combined DHS-7297 (open with Internet Explorer)
- Variance Forms Combined (non-fillable) 7297-ENG