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Licensing across the United States
Home daycare licensing requirements by state.
Every state handles home child care differently. Choose your state for a clear starting checklist and links to the current licensing agency, regulations, background-check information and inspection resources.
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ALAlabamaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageAKAlaskaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageAZArizonaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageARArkansasLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageCACaliforniaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageCOColoradoLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageCTConnecticutLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageDEDelawareLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageFLFloridaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageGAGeorgiaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageHIHawaiiLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageIDIdahoLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageILIllinoisLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageINIndianaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageIAIowaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageKSKansasLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageKYKentuckyLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageLALouisianaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMEMaineLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMDMarylandLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMAMassachusettsLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMIMichiganLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMNMinnesotaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMSMississippiLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMOMissouriLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageMTMontanaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNENebraskaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNVNevadaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNHNew HampshireLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNJNew JerseyLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNMNew MexicoLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNYNew YorkLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNCNorth CarolinaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageNDNorth DakotaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageOHOhioLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageOKOklahomaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageOROregonLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pagePAPennsylvaniaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageRIRhode IslandLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageSCSouth CarolinaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageSDSouth DakotaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageTNTennesseeLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageTXTexasLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageUTUtahLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageVTVermontLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageVAVirginiaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageWAWashingtonLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageWVWest VirginiaLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageWIWisconsinLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on pageWYWyomingLicensing + paperwork resourcesUpdated September 14, 2026 · review scope on page
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These guides separate provider applications, rules, background checks, professional development and family resources. Each page identifies the scope and limits of its source review. State agencies and local officials always have the final word.
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