Child Care Licensing - Ramsey County Social Services
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Anyone interested in child care licensing general information and/or people looking to become licensed child care providers who are residents of Ramsey County.
Completed applications supporting documents
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
American Sign Language (ASL); Hmong; Karen; Oromo; Somali; Spanish; interpreters available
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$50 for 1 year license; $100 for 2 year license
Ramsey County, MN
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Licenses in-home child care homes, offers training, and monitors child care homes to support the health and safety of children. Potential child care license applicants must attend an initial orientation meeting to learn if this may be the right business for them. - Children are not allowed to attend orientation sessions. - If school is canceled due to weather concerns, the meeting will also be canceled. - Individuals arriving 15 minutes beyond the start time of the session may not be allowed to attend. - Interpreters can be arranged for the orientation session. - License application materials will be provided at the initial orientation meeting.
12/10/2025
Ramsey County Social Services
Provides county social services to meet basic human needs, ensures protection for children and vulnerable individuals