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Recent Early Childhood News
View All Early Childhood NewsND Early Childhood Hub is moving to North Dakota Login
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:45 am
Beginning Sept. 21, a North Dakota Login (NDLogin) account will be required to access the ND Early Childhood Hub (hub). This transition will provide a more streamlined and secure sign-in experience while allowing users to access various North Dakota online services with a single account.
MCH Block Grant Application Available for Public Review and Comment
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 01:40 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state’s application for Federal Title V Block Grant funds to support maternal and child health goals in North Dakota for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and ending Sept. 30, 2027. The application is now available for public comment through July 10, 2026.
Meet our team: Early Childhood Licensing (eastern ND)
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 09:00 am
Get to know the Early Childhood Licensing team. This team is responsible for regulating and monitoring early childhood programs to ensure they meet state health and safety standards and provide quality care for the families in North Dakota.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
CCDF helps families afford child care and supports child care programs in keeping children healthy and safe.
Boards and Committees
State and community leaders work together to share ideas and make decisions.
Data and Reports
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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