The county regulates and inspects in-home family child cares within Dakota County.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families issues in-home family child care operating licenses. They approve and publish licensing actions and fines and oversee child care centers located throughout the state.
To become a licensed in-home family child care provider, contact childcare@co.dakota.mn.us
Find information and requirements for providing legally unlicensed child care.