How can I get licensed to do childcare in my home?
Does anyone know of a website or information that I need to know to get licensed to do childcare in my home. The state is North Carolina. Any tips would be helpful too. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks.
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- Call Zoning for your county. THey will know what you need to get licensed and who to talk to.
- In your state(as well as most others) child care licensing is done by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Child Care Licensing Agency
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Child Development
Regulatory Services Section
2201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2201
Phone: (919) 662-4499
Toll Free: (800) 859-0829 (within State)
Fax: (919) 661-4845
Child Care Subsidy Agency
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Child Development
2201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2201
Phone: (919) 662-4499
Toll Free: (800) 859-0829 (within State)
Fax: (919) 661-4845
- That usually entails a home inspection by the city/county/state (whomever grants the license) to see that your home if first suitable for the little ones; they look for safety violations, fire extinguishers (insurance?), etc. Once you're approved, the rewards should be worth the effort!
