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CHILD CARE LICENSING
Family Child Care Home and Center
Ever wonder how you could become a licensed child care provider?
Child Care Licensing & Centers
Any person caring for unrelated children on a regular basis is required by Colorado law to obtain a child care license.
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A license is not required if you are only caring for children from one family.
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Licensing is not expensive. This document contains the Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule
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The licensing process is not lengthy. It typically takes four to eight weeks.
Steps to Become Licensed
Visit the Colorado Department of Early Childhood website for more information:
https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-providers/child-care-licensing-and-administration
