North Carolina Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Agency In North Carolina Is Responsible For Regulating Child Care?
  A: The Division of Child Development regulates child care providers in North Carolina. Some cities and counties may have additional regulations you must follow.
• Q: Do I Need To Be Licensed?
  A: If you provide care for pay to two or more unrelated children for longer than four consecutive hours you may require a license from the state.
• Q: What Types Of Child Day Care Programs Does North Carolina Regulate?
  A: North Carolina classifies day care programs as a Family Child Care Home or a Child Care Center. Child Care providers are organized based on the ages and number of … More
• Q: What Is A Family Child Care Home?
  A: You qualify to be Family Child Care Home if you provide care in your home for a maximum of five preschool children, or up to eight children if at least three are … More
• Q: What Is A Child Care Center?
  A: If you want to provide care to more than five preschool children you are required to have a Child Care Center license. The maximum number of children you can care for … More
• Q: What Child Care Programs Are Exempt From Regulation In North Carolina?
  A: There are a number of child care providers exempt from these regulations. If you provide care for less than 4 months a year, if you offer a specialized activity … More
• Q: What Is The Process For Becoming A Licensed Family Child Care Home?
  A: To become a Family Child Care Home provider you only need to fill out the required application, undergo a home inspection, and pass the required background check. To … More
• Q: What Is The Process For Becoming A Licensed Child Care Center?
  A: There are several steps to open a Child Care Center. First you must read the "Basic Information for Potential Providers" booklet, which you can find on Law … More
• Q: How Can I Become A Rated Child Care Provider?
  A: The state has a rating system of 1-5 stars for child care providers. One star means the facility meets the minimum standards and five stars mean the facility has … More
• Q: What Are The Fees For Applying To Become A Licensed Child Care Provider?
  A: There is no cost to become a Family Child Care Home. For Child Care Centers There is a $45 fee for attending the Child Care Center workshop. Child Care Centers are … More

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