What is a Self-Declaration Document?
The self-declaration document may be issued to an individual who wishes to care for 5 of fewer children, under the age of 12. No more than 3 of those children may be under the age of 24 months. A provider must also count thier own children who are under the age of 12. See North Dakota Self-Declaration Rules for more information.
Self-declaration documentation and licensing are similar, but a self-declaration document is not a child care license.
Take some time to compare the requirements and benefits of self-declared documentation and licensing. You will see that licensed providers must meet a few more requirements, but they also gain some valuable benefits.
| REQUIREMENTS | Self-Declared | Licensed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Child Care Training? | Yes | Yes | ||
| Home Inspection? | 1/year | 2/year | ||
| Annual training hours (min. required) | 3 hours | 9-10 hours | ||
| BENEFITS | ||||
| Participation in Child and Adult Care food Program. Care for children whose families qualify for Child Care Assistance subsidies | Yes | Yes | ||
| Free listing on the Child Care Aware Referral Service. This database provides families with 24/7 access to search for regulated child care openings in North Dakota. | Basic Listing | Extended Listing |
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