Child Care

Looking for Child Care in Meeker County for your child?

CLICK HERE for a map and contact information for all of our Family Child Care Providers.

Looking to become a Licensed Child Care Provider?

Meeker County Child Care Licensing operates as an agent of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and is responsible for licensing Family Child Care homes in Meeker County.

If you are interested in becoming a Family Child Care provider, please attend an orientation meeting to discuss this process.

Below are the dates of the upcoming Orientations. Please contact syndi.raiber@co.meeker.mn.us to RSVP for a spot at the meeting.

These meetings are held via Zoom and will count towards your requirements if you decide you do want to proceed with getting licensed. You will be sent a confirmation of your RSVP and will receive the link via email shortly before the meeting begins.

Orientations are held on the 1^st Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm via Zoom.

The next available Zooms are:

Thursday, June 1^st at 3:30 pm

Thursday, July 6^th at 3:30 pm

Thursday, August 3^rd at 3:30 pm

DHS has provided an all-inclusive guide on how to become licensed as a child care provider. Your first step in the process is to review the guide here: Guide to Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider

Do I need a license to do day care?

There are some circumstances where you do not. You need to ensure that you do not, however, because providing unlicensed care when one is required is a crime that can be prosecuted.

Click Here to view the information on if you require a license

Other Resources:

DHS Family Child Care Website DHS Forms and Training.

UCAP/Child Care Aware Resources and information regarding grants for opening a Family Child Care.