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Become a Licensed Child Care Provider
Thank you for your interest in becoming a licensed child care provider. This page contains the information and resources necessary for you to begin the licensing process. Please note that this is information for individuals interested in licensing to provide family child care. Individuals interested in opening a child care center should contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) at: 651-431-6500
- Guide to Becoming Licensed Family Child Care Provider
- Licensing for Child Care in Nicollet County
- Child Care Licensing Rules and Statutes
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All applicants licensing for family child care are required to complete orientation. You can view the online orientation on this page or contact Nicollet County to sign up for an in-person orientation.
In order to initiate the child care licensing process, you must submit the child care application, privacy notice, and workers compensation form.
Forms can be submitted to:
Nicollet County Health and Human Services
Attn: Child Care Licensing
622 South Front Street
St. Peter, MN 56082
or emailed to calane.bruender@co.nicollet.mn.us
Licensing Application Documents:
- Background Study Data Collection Form
- Cell Phone Policy
- Alcohol and Chemical Use Policy DHS-7735
- Consent for Electronic Communications
- Emergency Preparedness Plan DHS-7414C
- Equipment Checklist
- Floor and Escape Plan DHS-2720
- Grievance Procedure - Sample Family Child Care DHS-7740
- Licensing Paperwork Checklist
- Monthly Crib Safety Inspection Form DHS-7743
- Physician’s Form DHS-1995
- Program Plan
- Provider Policies Checklist
- Social History
- Square Footage Form
The websites below contain information about training, financial resources, and licensing resources. The Department of Human Services website is an important resource that contains the most up to date licensing news and updates.