Child Care Licensing - Watonwan County Department of Human Services
715 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081
Eligibility
Anyone interested in child care licensing general information and/or persons looking to become licensed child care providers who are residents of Watonwan County
Required documents
Application/registration form
background check
proof of address
Social Security card/number
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; visit website
Fees
Background Study Fee: $42 per individual
Fingerprinting Fee: $9.50 per person
Fire Marshal Inspection Fee: For those applicants who have an attached garage or free-standing solid fuel heat appliance or want to provide care in their basement, there is a $50 fee
Service area
Watonwan County, MN
Provides the following information and services:
- Child care licensing?
- Child care provider information and referral?
Last Assured
03/12/2026
Providing organization
Watonwan County Department of Human Services
County human services office