Do I need a child care license?
Use this flow chart to determine if you need a child care license, or if you qualify as “exempt” care.
There are two types of licensed programs:
Non-Home Child Care | Family Child Care Home
Each type of child care facility has its own licensing rules and specific procedures. Follow the links above to learn about the application process.
Grants Now Available:
Looking to open child care slots for children ages 0 – 5 years old? You are eligible for funding.
Family Child Care Home Facilities Improvement Grant https://ecclacolorado.org/
For questions and/or planning, contact:
Layne Wilkes
Child Care Resource Navigator
970-247-0760 ext. 2
