Child Care Licensing Index
Family Child Care Home I and II Training Dates for Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass Counties
Q & A on new FCCH I & II regulations
Child Care Center Training Dates
Q & A on new CCC regulations
School Age Only Center Training Dates
Q & A on new SAOC regulations
Preschool Training Video for Licensees and Directors
Preschool Training Handouts
Q & A on new Preschool Regulations
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Nebraska law requires any individual who provides child care to four or more children from different families at any one time to become licensed. The Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health, issues four separate child care and preschool licenses:
License Types:
Family Child Care Home I: Program in the home of the provider; maximum capacity is eight children of mixed ages and two additional school age children during non-school hours.
Family Child Care Home II: Program in the home of the provider or another site; maximum capacity is twelve with two providers.
Child Care Center: Program licensed for at least 13 children
Preschool: Program providing educational services where children do not nap and are not fed a meal.
School Age Only Center: Program licensed for at least 13 children who are attending or have attended school.
Parent Information:
License Lookup
Licensed Child Care Programs
Helpful Information for Parents When Choosing Child Care
Listings and Labels
Negative Actions Against Childcare Providers
Regulations - This title addresses activities to license child care providers and to support those providers with resource information and technical assistance.
Requesting Copies of Inspections
General Information About Child Care Licensing:
Child Care Licensed Facilities and Capacities
Contact Information
How to File a Complaint
Helpful Resources for Child Care Programs and Parents
Child Care Health Consultation
Child Care Prepared Fact Sheets
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