New Provider Licensing Application Packet

Thank you for your interest in child care licensing. The following information and forms are provided to assist you in your application for child care licensing in Clay County.

Licensing Fees

A $50 licensing fee must accompany your child care application. Applications will not be accepted without the fee. This fee is non-refundable.

Licensing Instructions

The Family Child Care Licensing Process Instructions will help you get started with the licensing process.

Licensing Forms

Clay County Social Services makes available several applications for child care licensing forms to be filled out by those who want to become licensed child care providers in Clay County. All forms below must be completed as part of the application process. Return all required materials to your licensor at:

Clay County Social Services

715 11th St. N.

Suite 502

Moorhead, MN 56560

Forms off Site

Additional required forms are available below from webpages outside of the Clay County website:

• Application (PDF)
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Physician’s Report Form
• Workers’ Compensation Law - Certificate of Compliance - Minnesota (pdf)

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