Childcare License: State-by-State Guide
Childcare License is required for in-home daycare providers and childcare centers. The process is similar across states, but fees, processing times, and specific forms vary. Pick your state below for a step-by-step walkthrough with the direct filing link.
Typical cost
$25–$2000
Timeline
60–180 days
Renewal
Annual, with unannounced inspections
Choose your state
- Childcare License in Alabama
- Childcare License in Alaska
- Childcare License in Arizona
- Childcare License in Arkansas
- Childcare License in California
- Childcare License in Colorado
- Childcare License in Connecticut
- Childcare License in Delaware
- Childcare License in Florida
- Childcare License in Georgia
- Childcare License in Hawaii
- Childcare License in Idaho
- Childcare License in Illinois
- Childcare License in Indiana
- Childcare License in Iowa
- Childcare License in Kansas
- Childcare License in Kentucky
- Childcare License in Louisiana
- Childcare License in Maine
- Childcare License in Maryland
- Childcare License in Massachusetts
- Childcare License in Michigan
- Childcare License in Minnesota
- Childcare License in Mississippi
- Childcare License in Missouri
- Childcare License in Montana
- Childcare License in Nebraska
- Childcare License in Nevada
- Childcare License in New Hampshire
- Childcare License in New Jersey
- Childcare License in New Mexico
- Childcare License in New York
- Childcare License in North Carolina
- Childcare License in North Dakota
- Childcare License in Ohio
- Childcare License in Oklahoma
- Childcare License in Oregon
- Childcare License in Pennsylvania
- Childcare License in Rhode Island
- Childcare License in South Carolina
- Childcare License in South Dakota
- Childcare License in Tennessee
- Childcare License in Texas
- Childcare License in Utah
- Childcare License in Vermont
- Childcare License in Virginia
- Childcare License in Washington
- Childcare License in West Virginia
- Childcare License in Wisconsin
- Childcare License in Wyoming
- Childcare License in District of Columbia