Child Care Permit and Operation

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

Child care centers must follow strict safety guidelines including:

Social distancing
Staff and children must wear face coverings except when eating, drinking, showering, swimming, or sleeping.
Daily health screenings
Frequent cleanings and disinfection

The Department of Health will inspect programs to verify compliance.

Child Care Center Licensing

You must apply or renew online; in-person submission is not available and applications submitted by mail will not be processed.
Online applications will be reviewed and processed if complete.

The City provides information about opening and operating a day care center.

You can get the following information:

How to apply for a child care license or permit
Information about renewing a permit
Status of a permit application or renewal
Technical assistance in using the online permit system, including obtaining a PIN

Online

Learn about opening and operating a child care program.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

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