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
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:
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