Licensed Daycare in North Dakota
Search 533 verified daycare and childcare centers across North Dakota, sourced directly from North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
North Dakota Childcare Licensing
In North Dakota, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 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 North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood ServicesQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- North Dakota DHHS — Early Childhood Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $900/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $720/mo
North Dakota Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
North Dakota families can apply for North Dakota 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: (800) 755-2716
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