State Resources

Department of Human Services (DHS)
Site for family child care licensing rules and regulations and training requirements.

Department of Education (MDE)
Site for kindergarten readiness, Child and Adult Care Food Program information, Parent information and MN KCF (Knowlege & Competency Framework for Early Childhood Professionals).
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Ready for Kindergarten/ Pre-Kindergarten Programs
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Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Help Me Grow
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Minnesota's Knowledge and Competency Framework for Early Childhood Professionals Working in Family Child Care Working with Infants and Toddlers Working with Preschool-Aged Children in Center and School Programs

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Site for child development information, illness and diseases, immunization. Resource for parents.

Child Care Aware of Minnesota
Statewide Agency for Child Care Aware.

State Fire Marshal
A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety