​Child Care Licensing

How to File a Complaint

The Division of Public Health investigates all allegations of licensing violations in child care and preschool facilities.  The Division of Public Health also investigates individuals who are allegedly providing care for more than 3 children without having a license.

Complaints related to licensed child care/preschools can be registered in one of the following methods:

• Contact Child Care Licensing at: 1-800-600-1289
• Fax the complaint (402) 471-7763
• Regular Mail:
       Department Health and Human Services
       Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
       Child Care Licensing
       PO BOX 94986
       Lincoln, NE 68509
• Submit Complaint Form electronically

The Division of Children and Family Services investigates complaints regarding License Exempt providers.

Complaints related to a license exempt child care provider can be registered in one of the following methods:

• Contact Child Care Subsidy at 402-471-9152

• Submit Complaint Form electronically

When making the complaint, please include the following:

Name of Facility/Provider
Address of the Facility/Provider
Person filing the Complaint and his/her telephone number (Names are kept confidential)
Nature of the Complaint/Date of Incident