Denver Association of Family Child Care

The License Application Process

Each type of child care facility (center, family child care home, etc.,) has its own licensing rules and specific procedures for becoming licensed.

A completed application package and licensing fee must be submitted to the Division of Child Care at least 60 days prior to the proposed opening date of the facility.

After approval of the application package, a licensing specialist schedules an inspection of the facility. After the inspection, the licensing specialist determines whether or not a license should be issued.

Applicants, owners, employees, and residents of licensed childcare facilities must also submit fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for a criminal record check, and their names must be checked against the Central Registry of Child Protection.

Please visit their website for complete information on the:
Child Care Rules and Regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

At what point is a child care license required?
When child care is provided for children from more than one
family unrelated to the provider.

How can I become licensed?
Complete the order form, check off the type of facility you want to open (such as "family child care home") and send, along with your check for the designated amount, to:

Review the rules, complete all required paperwork as outlined in the instructions, and forward your application packet and licensing fee and any supporting documents to:

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Last modified: February 01, 2002