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Provider Requirement Levels
Minnesota Child Care Credential A basic credential (12 credit hours or 120 training hours) for providers who don't have a degree yet.
- Steps to achieve: Complete the required training hours and apply through the MNCPD (Minnesota Center for Professional Development).
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota: Administered by Child Care Aware of Minnesota. Scholarships for CDA, Associate, and Bachelor degrees.
- REETAIN Bonuses: Retention bonuses for long-term educators to use for personal or professional costs.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Minnesota
- Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Licensing Division.
- Contact: 651-431-6500
- Website: MN DHS Licensing
- Steps:
- Family Child Care: Contact your County human services agency for an application and orientation.
- Centers: Contact the state DHS directly and attend the Pre-Licensure Consultation.
Training we do not offer
- SUID/AHT: Minnesota is very strict; these must be the specific DHS-approved videos or face-to-face courses.
- C.A.R.S. (Child Passenger Safety): Must be the specific state-approved course.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
