Rules and Regulations

The following rules, licensing acts, and regulations govern licensed family child care:

• 2024 Legislative Changes (PDF).
• Child Care Rule.
• Electronic Licensing Inspection Checklist Information (ELICI) Tool-TCM-1053-327239 (PDF) licensors will use in monitoring rules at child care visits.
• Family Child Care Licensing Procedures-Policies - Variances (PDF).
• Licensing Act.

Child Care Ombudsperson

Minnesota Statute 245.975: Ombudsperson selected to assist family child care providers with licensing, compliance, and other issues facing child care providers. The current person in this position is Lisa Thompson who can be reached at 612-322-2241 or email.