Child Care Regulations

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North Dakota Century Code (NDCC)

Laws are passed by lawmakers and set the main legal requirements that everyone must follow.

NDCC 50-11.1 Early Childhood Services (PDF)

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North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC)

Rules are written by state agencies to explain how a law will work in practice. Rules have the force of law.

NDAC 75-03-07 In-Home Child Care Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-07.1 Self‑Declaration Providers Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-08 Family Child Care Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-09 Group Child Care Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-10 Child Care Center Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-11 Preschool Early Childhood Services (PDF)

NDAC 75-03-11.1 School-Age Child Care Program Early Childhood Services (PDF)

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Policy

Policies are internal guidelines that explain how an agency applies laws and rules day to day.

Licensing Policy Manual

Questions? Contact us.

Early Childhood
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250

Phone: (701) 328-2115
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Relay ND TTY: 711
Email: dhsec@nd.gov