Child care centers must follow strict safety guidelines including:

• Social distancing
• Staff who are not fully vaccinated must wear face coverings except when eating, drinking, showering, swimming, or sleeping. Children from 2 to 11 years of age must also wear face coverings since they are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Daily health screenings
• Frequent cleanings and disinfection

The Department of Health will inspect programs to verify compliance.

Get health and safety guidelines for child care centers.

Child Care Center Licensing

• You must apply or renew online; in-person submission is not available and applications submitted by mail will not be processed.
• Online applications will be reviewed and processed if complete.