CHILD CARE CENTERS

Access to child, parents or guardians of child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41, 142H.21

Access to data, video security cameras, recordings, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68, 142H.22

Accidents and emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Administration

Center administrative records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25

Directors, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.05

Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.17

Immunization records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Night care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.16

Parent communication, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04

Vaccination records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Admission procedures, sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

After-school care, day programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Age categories

Designation and grouping, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11

Terminology, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Aides

Drop-in child care programs, employee distribution, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Allergy prevention and response

Food allergy information, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15

Arrival and departure times, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Assistant teachers, qualifications, education and experience, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.07

Attendance records, daily classroom tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Behavior guidance

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Prohibited actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Separation, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Bodily fluids, handling and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Business development, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.418

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), staff training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Carseats, staff training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Child abuse and maltreatment

Appeal of determination of maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.33

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.17

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28

Child Care Community Partnerships Office, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.418

Child care fix-it tickets, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.17

Child care program plan, developmental activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Children with disabilities

Behavior guidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Communication with parent, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15

Individual child care program plan (ICCPP), Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15

Special health care needs or disabilities, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, schedule and requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31

Complaints, reporting, policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61

Contracts and agreements, full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.124

Cradleboards

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 245A.02

License variance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.46, 245A.1435

Safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45

Cribs, safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45

Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES

Day care centers, see CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS

Day care sliding fee program, see CHILD CARE SLIDING FEE PROGRAM

Definitions

Child care center licensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01

Facility improvement expenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.30

Lead poisoning prevention, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9501

Transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11

Directors, duties, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.05

Disclosure

Children's records, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27

Employees, reference checks, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.33

Documented technical assistance, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171

Drinking water, sanitary procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Education and training

Abusive head trauma, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Accredited coursework, topics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01

Child care basics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Child development and learning, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Child passenger restraint systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

In-service training requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Maltreatment of minors, internal review response, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36

Orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.65

Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Pediatric first aid, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Policies and procedures, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04

Emergencies, written preparedness plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66, 142H.23

Employees, see CHILD CARE WORKERS

Enrollment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Environmental health

Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Radon testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Water supply testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Facilities

Indoor space, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Outdoor activities

Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

State Building Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Facility improvement expenses

Grants for, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.30, 142E.32

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.417

Loans for, Minn. Statutes 2026 465.73

Family day care homes, see FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES

Family visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 119A.37, 142D.15

Field trips, permission forms and parent information, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.33

Fines, license violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.05, 245A.03

Fire safety

Emergency preparedness plan, fire drills, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Inspections, State Fire Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

First aid

Emergency kit, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Food, drinking water, and nutrition, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.124

Fundraising, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Furnishings and equipment

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31

Indoor play equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Interest areas, required support, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Natural elements and materials, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.141

Outdoor activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.417

Guardians, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Hand washing, health policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Hazardous materials

Choking hazards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Health policies

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31

Diapers, changing areas, and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Hand washing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Health consultant review, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Physical examination of child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Tobacco, vaping, drugs, and alcohol use by staff, prohibited activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Health standards, vaccinations for children, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Hiring practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.67

Hours of operation, operating options, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.03

Immunizations

Parental information, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Records and record keeping, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27, 142H.29

In-service training, content, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Indoor space

Child-appropriate storage and fixtures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Information exchange, vaccination records, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.3351

Injuries and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Inspections

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45

Facilities, State Building Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Records, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Video security cameras, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68

Internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54

Lead (mineral)

Drinking water testing, remediation, reporting, notice to parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273

Grants, drinking water remediation, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9275

Hazard reduction, see Lead hazard reduction under LEAD (MINERAL)

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9504

Liability

Child abuse and maltreatment, mitigating factors, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.30

Employee reference checks, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.33

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.62

License-exempt child care centers, see LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE CENTERS

Licenses

Conditional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16

Correction orders

Prohibiting quotas, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16

Reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.20

Disqualification, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.46

Generally, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 256.01

Noncompliance weighted risk system, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.02

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18

Variances, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.46

Location, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.27

Maltreatment of minors

Internal review, reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28

Materials and supplies

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31

Diapers, changing areas, and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Meals and snacks, food, drinking water, and nutrition, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Medically complex or technologically dependent children, see PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE (PPEC) CENTERS

Medication

Administration policy, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Parental consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Mentally ill children, see Professional home-based family treatment under MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN

Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12

Night care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.16

Notice requirements

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.17

Laws and regulations, changes, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.60

Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273

Video security cameras, policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68

Nursery schools, see NURSERY SCHOOLS

Nutritional requirements, CACFP standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Occasional participants, health records, transfers, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

On-site child care centers

Children, Youth, and Families Department licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.05

Human services licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.03

Outdoor activities

Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Owners

Background checks and studies

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14

Duration of disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.15

Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 245A.02

Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17

Parent conferences, progress reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Parent visitation policies, legal restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.46

Parents, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17

Physical examination of child, admission procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Policies

Video security camera requirements, written policy, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68

Policies and procedures

Accidents and emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Allergy prevention and response plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15

Behavior guidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Child participation in research or publicity, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Communication to parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04, 142H.09

Emergencies and accidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Health policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Injuries and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

Maltreatment of minors, internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36

Medication administration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Parent visitation policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21

Program administration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04

Social media policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Tobacco, vaping, drugs, and alcohol use by staff, prohibited activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Posting (notices)

Conditional licenses orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16

Facility floor plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23

License, parent and guardian accessible, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Maltreatment investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16, 142B.18

Menus, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Radon test results, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Reportable diseases, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18

Tobacco product prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Predatory offenders, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2026 244.052

Preschools, see PRESCHOOLS

Program plan and activities

Exceptions, sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12

Outdoor activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11

Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 272.02

Providers, child care centers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01

Public relations projects, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Public school students, homes, designation as, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.92

Quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.13

Radon testing, notice of results, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Rating tool, Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17

Records and record keeping

Attendance records for publicly funded services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Attendance records of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30

Center administrative records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25

Children's records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45

Daily classroom tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04

Experienced aides, use violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

In-service training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Inspections, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Personnel records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.26

Separation time from group, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25

Unqualified substitute hours, tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15, 144.3351

Video security cameras, retention and disposal of recordings, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68

Reportable diseases, sick children, notification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28

Reports given

Child abuse and maltreatment

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61

Mandatory reporters, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.055, 260E.06, 260E.34

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61

Experienced aides, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29

Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273

Maltreatment, internal reviews, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15

Reports to parents

Daily reports, infants and toddlers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Progress reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20

Research, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Resource and referral programs, see under CHILD CARE

Restraints, prone restraint prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.52

Risk reduction plan

Annual review, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.24

Food avoiding choking hazards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54

Safety

Fire inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Hazard avoidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Nutrition standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32

Radon testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Water supply testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

School-age children, child care programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

School buildings and grounds, use, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Separation time from group

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Permitted and prohibited acts, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13

Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25

Shared services grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.22

Sick care programs

Admission procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

Health policies and practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Sick children

Notification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18

Space separate from activity area, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34

Social media policies, parental consent for release of images, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22

Staff distribution, arrival and departures times, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Staff orientation, required topics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09

Staff-to-child ratios

Distribution requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.10

Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.17

Sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19

Substitutes, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Supervision, definitions, Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.02

Supervision of children

Aides, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01

Directors, education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12

Sight and hearing exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.24

Teachers

Assistant teachers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.07

Qualifications, education and experience, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.06

Technology grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.23

Telephone, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66, 142H.34

Temporary physical needs of child, accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15

Transportation, child passenger restraints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66

Transportation services

Field trips, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.33

Valid drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Wheelchair transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11 to 299A.17

Types of, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.27

Video security cameras, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68

Violations and penalties

Child care assistance, billing violations, stop payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17

Crib use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45

Experienced aide violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Illegal remuneration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.51, 609.542

License noncompliance, documented technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171

Wrongful employment, crime, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01, 142E.51, 142E.55, 609.816

Wrongfully obtaining child care assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.25

Visitation, parent visitation policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21

Voluntary prekindergarten program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.08

Volunteers, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08

Water bottles or cups, reusable, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41

Water supply, safety testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35

Weighted risk system, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171