Every person, partnership, or corporation must obtain a license before providing care and supervision to children. A person can be convicted of a misdemeanor for operating without a license. All applicants must attend an orientation session.
Licenses are non-transferable.
All licensing requirements must be met prior to the issuance of a license. An application and annual fee are required to maintain a child care center license. All applicants must attend an orientation session about the application process and licensing requirements. Child care centers must have qualified directors who are at least 18 years of age, as well as qualified teaching staff. In addition, all staff must have verifiable experience working in a licensed child care center or comparable group setting.