Family child care training & resources
Per MN Statute 245A.5, licensed family child care providers, caregivers, and substitute caregivers must fulfill several training requirements.
Provider training
16 hours of training is required each year for licensed providers, and must include:
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Child Growth and Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)
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Active Supervision (two hours each year)
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CPR (every two years, in-person only)
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First Aid (every two years)
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SUID (every two years, videos on the off year)
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AHT (every two years, videos on the off year)
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Health and Safety, I and II (every five years)
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Child Passenger Restraint (if transporting, every five years)
The course must focus on one or more of the training subjects outlined in MN Statutes 245A.50 to be approved.
Ongoing training subjects shall be selected from the following areas:
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Child Growth and Development
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Learning Environment and Curriculum
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Assessment and Planning for Individual Needs
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Interaction with Children
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Families and Communities
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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Program Planning and Evaluation
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Behavior Guidance
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Cultural Dynamics
County Licensing staff will accept training approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development including:
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Face-to-face classroom training
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Online training
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Relationship-based professional development, such as mentoring, coaching, and consulting
Training options
Approved trainings
Trainings approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development (MNCPD) are available at developtoolmn.org or by contacting MNCPD at 855-378-3131.
DHS Family Child Care Orientation >
Networking Conference
Helping ensure your success, Sourcewell proudly offers local providers opportunities to grow themselves and their family child care businesses.
Fall 2025
Eager-to-Learn by Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware of Minnesota also offers many online trainings through the Eager-to-Learn website. These courses offer an online format called Anytime Learning that allows for flexible, self-paced learning.
SUID and AHT training
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training must be approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development. Both online and classroom formats are accepted, and must be completed at least once every two years. On the years training is not required, providers must receive video training developed or approved by the commissioner.
Additional tools & resources
Providers must request a registration packet specific to their license (Family, Center, License Exempt) from the county of residence.
Once you receive the packet, complete the enclosed forms:
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W-9 Form
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Direct Deposit Banking Form (optional)
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Provide a copy of your policy for hours and cost of care
When the required paperwork is returned to the county, they will enter you into the system.
Note: Providers must renew their registration every two years and report changes when they occur.
Becker County Child Care Assistance
MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc.
311 Jefferson Street South, Wadena MN 56482
218-632-3600
Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services
400 Michigan Ave., PO Box 519 Walker, MN 56484
218-547-6888 or 218-547-1340
Crow Wing County Community Services
204 Laurel Street, Baxter, MN 56401
218-824-1140
Douglas County Child Care Assistance
Douglas County Social Services
809 Elm St., Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-2302 or 1-844-204-0012
Morrison County
Providers will be contacted by Morrison County once information from the family seeking assistance is received.
As a provider, you have the option to submit invoices to Morrison County Social Services or jamess@co.morrison.mn.us. If you would like to utilize direct deposit, contact the Morrison County Fiscal Supervisor at 320-632-0243.
To access these forms please go here:
Stevens County
Stevens County Social Services
400 Colorado Ave, Ste. 104, Morris, MN 56267
320-208-6600
Todd County
If you are providing care for someone eligible for assistance, the family must contact Todd County Child Care Assistance: 320-732-4536.
Wadena County Child Care Assistance
MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc.
311 Jefferson Street South, Wadena MN 56482
218-632-3600
First Children's Finance
This organization provides financial and business-development assistance to child care businesses. Learn more at FirstChildrensFinance.org.
USDA food program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It provides reimbursement to child care providers to support nutritious meals and snacks. Learn more on the USDA food program website.
Child Care Wayfinder
Child Care Wayfinder is your one-stop navigation network for starting and growing child care programs. Learn more on the Child Care Wayfinder website.
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Infectious Disease in Child Care Settings & Schools from MN from the Minnesota Department of Health
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Reportable Diseases (PDF) from the Minnesota Department of Health
Help Me Grow works with the Minnesota Departments of Education, Health, and Human Services to provide resources on the development of young children for parents and professionals, including:
If you are interested in meeting with other providers, consider joining the local daycare association. For more information, please contact:
Crow Wing County
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Crow Wing County Licensed Family Childcare Association
Jamie Sloth – 218-764-2824
Morrison County
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The Licensed Family Child Care Association of Morrison County
Patty Orth – 320-749-2100 -
The Pierz Area Child Care Providers Support Group
Joelle Lucking – 320-468-6237
Rebecca Dehler – 320-468-6654
Becker County
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Becker County Child Care Association
Vanessa Piekarski – 218-298-1295 or vcomo_19@yahoo.com
Douglas County
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Lakes Area Professional Child Care Association (LAPCCA)
Lynn Barten – 320-219-7733
Stevens County
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Jenna Kidder – 320-287-1667 or Darcy Fuhrman – 320-589-2580
Questions
Contact licensing@sourcewell-mn.gov or call 218-895-4120.
Please include your county of residence in all communications.