Childcare

Licensed childcare providers

Looking for a licensed provider to care for your child(ren)? Click on the appropriate link below to find the most current list of local providers.

Child care



Home childcare licensing in Rice County

Childcare services are especially needed for the care of children under 2 years old, part-time care, evening and weekend care. Nearly 80% of mothers with children under school age are working outside the home.


Childcare rules and regulations

Childcare services are especially needed for the care of children under 2 years old, part-time care, evening and weekend care. Nearly 80% of mothers with children under school age work outside the home.

Licensing of Family Child Care, Rule 2
Human Services Licensing Act
Rice County Family Child Care Variance Policy

Getting licensed

  1. Childcare Licensing Process
  2. Marketing Ideas
  3. Orientation Schedule - 2023

Childcare forms

  1. Monthly Crib Safety Inspection Form
  2. Monthly Fire and Storm Drill Log
  3. Parent Packet Form Direction Sheet
  4. Provider Policies
  5. DHS Variance Request Form 7297 (Use Internet Explorer to access link)

Forms and other documents required for Family Child Care, along with instructions for each form, can be found on the DHS Licensed Family Child Care website.

Training opportunities & requirements
Training Requirement Statutes
United Provider Association Training-Northfield
CPR and First Aid Resources List
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Family Child Care SUID/AHT "Off Year" Video Training Verification