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Family Day Care Licensure - Itasca County Health and Human Services

1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Residents of Itasca County In order to become licensed as a family day care provider, the applicant must meet minimum licensing standards: - Reside in the county where application is made; - Be at least 18 years of age; - The applicant must be the person who will be the provider of care; - The applicant shall give permission for a licensing study; - A safety inspection of the home; - Allow the county to complete a criminal background check.

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Call your county social service department and ask to speak with the licensing intake worker

Service area

Itasca County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Licensed providers must meet state requirements in order to provide healthy, safe, positive care for children during the hours that their parents are not able to provide care. Licensing ensures that providers have passed a fire inspection and criminal record check. Licensed providers are also required to attend child care-related training annually. County licensing staff inspect homes annually and offer ongoing support and educational services upon request.

Last Assured

08/06/2024

Providing organization

Itasca County Health and Human Services

County Health and Human Services is a public agency which provides social services, financial assistance, and health related services to residents of the county. The Major divisions within the Department include social services for children and families, elderly and disabled populations; ;and those dealing with mental health or chemical dependency.