For Home-Based, Early Care, Education, and School-Age Centers

There are multiple license types for child care centers and homes. Each have different regulations and requirements. Family Child Care Homes: Provider alone cares for six (6) preschool-age or younger children and one (1) to three (3) school-age children. Large Family Child Care Homes: Provider and assistant care for seven (7) to twelve (12) preschool-age or younger children and one (1) or two (2) school-age children. Early Care and Education and School Age Centers: Child care provided in a commercial (non-residential) setting for thirteen (13) or more children including nonprofit and for-profit programs. “School-Age Center” means a center that exclusively provides care for school-age children.

More Information

http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml

Department: Services for Children, Youth and Their Families

Division: Division of Family Services

Office: Office of Child Care Licensing

Term

1 year

Fee

None

Renewal Form

Renewal and Relocation Application Forms are Online: http://www.apex01.kids.delaware.gov:8081/occl/#occlproviderforms

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title31/c003/sc03/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml#occlregs

Contact

Kelly McDowell, Resource and Development Administrator can be contacted by email at occl.dscyf@state.us and by phone at 302-892-5800.

Registry of Licenses Search

https://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.