Become familiar with the Administrative Rules for Child Care Centers and the following procedures in order to assist you in the licensing process. Site Selection A license is issued to a specific person or organization at a specific location, is non-transferable, and remains the property of the Department. Therefore, an application to establish a child care center must be for a specific location. In the event you have several sites in mind, the licensing consultant in your area may be able to provide you with professional advice. If applicable to your area, contact your local zoning board or comparable local authority.
Most areas require local government approval to operate a child care center.
However, obtaining a license for a child care center is not contingent upon zoning approval. Instructions are stated on the back of the Application Fee Transmittal Form. This fee is a nonrefundable fee. Download fee schedule. Additional forms are available.