Thank you for your interest in becoming a licensed family child care provider. As a licensed provider you will be a business owner who is providing a valuable service to families in your community, providing for the well-being of children and contributing to their early childhood skill development. 

The following documents will provide useful information about the child care licensing process

• MNPrairie Child Care Licensing Process
• Family and Group Family Child Care General licensing information
• MNPrairie Fees and Payment Notice
• Family Child Care Pre-Service Training
• Family Child Care Background Study Worksheet
• Guide to Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider

Find additional information on the Minnesota Department of Human Resources Licensed Family Child Care website by clicking here. 

Requirements

An important step in becoming a licensed family child care provider is to attend a family child care information/orientation meeting. Orientation sessions are scheduled for the second Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November from 9 am-12 pm. Orientation sessions will be held at one of the MNPrairie office locations (Mantorville, Owatonna or Waseca). 
Pre-registration is required to attend a family child care information & orientation session. To register, contact MNPrairie at 507-431-5600 and ask to speak to a Family Child Care licensor.