| Overview of the
Child Care Licensing Process |
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(Full process takes approximately 60 days) |
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| Inquiry about Licensing:
Submit the tear-off portion of the brochure available at your local DFS
office. For a list of locations click
here. |
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| Contact from a Licensor: A
licensor will call to answer your questions after receiving the tear-off
portion. |
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| Release for Background Check:
Submit a signed authorization of Release form to the licensor in your
area. |
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| Orientation: There are two
phases to be completed for approved clock hours: |
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1. View three hours of videotapes on
getting started in the child care profession |
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2. Participate in a three hour group
orientation that are held each month across the state. |
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| Application: Complete an
application and submit a non-refundable fee to DFS. |
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| Inspections: DFS Licensing,
Fire, Health, & Sanitation inspections must be completed. |
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| License: Upon compliance
with all inspections |
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Visit the
DFS website here to view the entire document that outlines the rules for
certification of child care facilities |