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Child Care and Foster Care Licensing - Cook County Public Health and Human Services

411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2307

Eligibility

Adults 18 years and older who are residents of Cook County

Required documents

Application/registration form background study photo ID

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreter services available with prior notice

Application process

Call; walk in

Fees

Initial child care license fee $200; License Renewal Fee $150; vary by service

Service area

Cook County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In
Provides the licensing for child care and adult foster care, which typically takes three to six months to complete. Services include:
  • Child care provider information
  • Information about licensing requirements and standards
  • Inspections and investigations on certifications
  • Orientation, licensing, re-licensing of child care and adult foster care certification

Last Assured

10/02/2025

Providing organization

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

County family services agency