Licensed Daycare in Minnesota
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Minnesota Childcare Licensing
In Minnesota, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:7 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing DivisionWhat's distinctive about Minnesota: Minnesota has tight regulations and high-quality QRIS (Parent Aware) ratings. Costs run above national median, especially in Twin Cities. CCAP eligibility tops at 85% state median.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Minnesota Department of Human Services — Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,020/mo
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Minnesota families can apply for Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (651) 431-3809
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