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In-person meetings: Help shape North Dakota's child care rules!
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Categories: AnnouncementsYour feedback will help make the rules clearer, less complicated and better aligned with the needs of providers while keeping children safe and healthy. We want to hear about your challenges and ideas for improvement.
Child care licensing study
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 02:00 pm
During the last legislative session, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) brought forward a bill to simplify several child care license types in state law. Instead of moving forward with the bill, the Legislature directed that the topic be studied further.
Training incentive updates
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
Categories: AnnouncementsStarting Jan. 12, 2026, HHS will begin offering incentives for completing specific ND Workforce Registry-approved trainings.