Family child care licensing packet

    For your convenience, we've gathered together critical documents and forms that must be reviewed and completed to renew your license as a family child care provider.

    Applications and forms:

    License fees:

    • $50 one-year license

    • $100 two-year license

    • All checks must be written out to the county you are located in as a licensed program.

    Completed forms must be mailed to:
    Sourcewell - Child Care Licensing
    P.O. Box 219
    Staples, MN 56479

    Per the Federal Regulation Child Care & Development Block Grant, licensors conduct annual visits to the child care home. In compliance with federal regulations, this unannounced visit ensures minimum standards are maintained.

    Completed forms must be provided to Regional Licensing Specialist at your Off-Year Inspection Visit.
    Please do not mail anything back.

    Background studies
    In light of changes to state and federal laws, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has finalized guidance for family child care providers regarding who needs a background study. You may access a Background Study Worksheet (PDF) and find additional information on the DHS website.

    If you need to complete a background study, please contact your county's Regional Licensing Specialist.

    Fingerprinting
    Information on available fingerprint locations may be found at identogo.com/locations/minnesota.

    Looking for child-specific forms, pool documentation, or other forms?

    Commonly requested documents can be found on the Forms & Documentation page.

    Questions

    Contact licensing@sourcewell-mn.gov or call 218-895-4120.

    Please include your county of residence in all communications.