North Carolina Child Care Information for Providers Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Agency In North Carolina Is Responsible For Regulating Child Care?
  The Division of Child Development regulates child care providers in North Carolina. Some cities and counties may have additional regulations you must follow.
• Do I Need To Be Licensed?
  If you provide care for pay to two or more unrelated children for longer than four consecutive hours you may require a license from the state.
• What Types Of Child Day Care Programs Does North Carolina Regulate?
  North Carolina classifies day care programs as a Family Child Care Home or a Child Care Center. Child Care providers are organized based on the ages and number of children they care for.
• What Is A Family Child Care Home?
  You qualify to be Family Child Care Home if you provide care in your home for a maximum of five preschool children, or up to eight children if at least three are school aged.
• What Is A Child Care Center?
  If you want to provide care to more than five preschool children you are required to have a Child Care Center license. The maximum number of children you can care for will be based on the size of … more