Dedication, Passion and Other Important Essentials

Establishing a licensed child care center, a licensed family child care home or registered family child home is an endeavor requiring dedication, passion and a number of important initial steps. Collaborative for Children can help you navigate the journey, which begins by fulfilling these basic requirements.

• Initial orientation and at least 20 hours of training
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED
• Up-front payment of all required fees
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Shot records for any pet that lives in your home/facility
• Smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher in all areas where children play
• Toys, preferably age appropriate
• Background checks for everyone who works in your center and/or resides in your home
• A TB test
• A working telephone – land-line or cellular phone
• Established policies and procedures for your center or family home

For more information on steps to take, please contact Child Care Licensing.

You may also contact Kathy Butler, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , to obtain information on average fees in your area, upcoming training sessions, information about your area’s early childhood associations and more.