New Jersey Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Agency In New Jersey Is Responsible For Regulating Child Care?
  A: The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) regulates child care providers. DHS regulates persons that provide care to children who are younger than 13 years of …
• Q: What Types Of Child Care May I Operate?
  A: New Jersey classifies child care operators in two categories: Family Child Care operators and Child Care Center operators.
• Q: What Is Family Child Care?
  A: Family Child Care operators provide child day care in their homes for up to five children. The number of children cared for does not count those children who reside in … More
• Q: What Is A Child Care Center?
  A: Child Care Centers are any home or facility which cares for 6 or more children. To determine the number of children you care for the state does not count those that … More
• Q: Are Any Child Care Centers Exempt From Being Licensed?
  A: Yes. Based on your individual center you may be exempt from having to receive a license. Child care centers run: at locations in which the parent remains on the … More
• Q: If I Am A Family Child Care Provider And Choose To Register, How Do I Register?
  A: The DHS contracts with qualifying government agencies and not for profit organizations to act as Sponsoring Organizations, who then register Family Child Care providers.
• Q: How Then Do I Register With A Sponsoring Organization?
  A: To become registered as a Family Child Care provider you must submit a completed application, a medical evaluation and two personal references. When registering you … More
• Q: What Information Must Be Included On The Application?
  A: You submit an application with your personal contact information, identifying information of anyone at least 14 years of age who resides at the location, the number … More
• Q: What Is The Process To Obtain A License For A Child Care Center?
  A: Child Care Centers are licensed by the Bureau of Licensing.
• Q: Do I Have To Pass A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All persons over 14 years of age who are either living or working in the day care center/home must submit to a fingerprint background check. If an applicant is … More

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