Start Child Care

CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD ➜ Includes 2 pages of instruction and a list of required licensing documents.

Start Self-Declared Child Care for Five Children or Fewer 

A self-declaration document and licensing have similiar requirements, but a self-declaration document is not a child care license. Review the information below to learn more about starting a child care with self-declaration document

Contact Child Care Aware® for more information.
✉ StartChildCare@ndchildcare.org | 800-997-8515
Submit Request for Start-Up Consultation ➜

✓What is a Self-Declaration Document? ➜

✓Obtaining Self-Declared Documenation ➜
• Contact Your County Social Service Office ➜
• Prepare Documents
• Complete Required Training ➜
• Prepare for Approval
• Schedule a Pre-Approval Visit