Contact the Building and Permitting Division in the city where the proposed facility will be located. Building and Permitting can tell you if the proposed location is zoned for child care, and also work with you regarding any changes to the building that may be required. An approved fire inspection is required in order to be licensed by this office.
Attendance is required prior to the initial licensing of a facility.
After approval by a Licensing Specialist, complete the license application and other required forms. One additional drinking fountain is required for each additional 50 children or any fraction thereof. A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child growth and development, child psychology, elementary education, home economics, or sociology. An Associate degree in child development or early childhood education, documented by a transcript. Any child development associate equivalent.