Child Care Regulations

Century Code (Law)

Laws are passed by lawmakers and set the main legal requirements that everyone must follow. Visit the North Dakota Century Code website to view the current laws.

How to find Chapter 50-11.1 Early Childhood Services:

1. Go to the North Dakota Century Code website.
2. Click “Title 50 Public Welfare.”
3. Select “Chapter 50-11.1 Early Childhood Services.”

Administrative Code (Rule)

Rules are written by state agencies to explain how a law will work in practice. Rules have the force of law. Visit the North Dakota Administrative Code website to view the most current rule books.

• 75-03-07 In-Home Child Care Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-07.1 Self‑Declaration Providers Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-08 Family Child Care Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-09 Group Child Care Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-10 Child Care Center Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-11 Preschool Early Childhood Services
• 75-03-11.1 School-Age Child Care Program Early Childhood Services

Policy

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

Licensing Policy Manual