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712 Minnesota Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Phone: 218-847-5628
Fax: 218-847-6738

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Hours: Mon - Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Human Services
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Child Care Fund Plan

Civil Rights Compliance Plan

Merit System EEO Guidelines

MFIP Performance Improvement Plan

MFIP-CCSA Biennial Service Agreement

Legal Non-Licensed Child Care

Fees (background check):
Legal Non-Licensed child care is provided by a relative to only related children and/or children from only one family unrelated to you. To start the background checks, you will have to pay a fee of $25.00 for your background study plus $10.00 for each additional background study for family members who require a background study, that would include anyone in the home 13 years of age and older, not to exceed $50.00 total per application. These fees are non-refundable.

 

 

.::  Informational Forms/Links  ::.
Child Care Provider Guide - If you're new to the Child Care Assistance program, you will want this informational booklet.
MN Electronic Child Care Information
Provider Rates
Child Care Provider Responsibilities and Rights
Tax Information Change Request
Caring for Children
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Maltreatment Report - As a child care provider, you are a mandated reporter.  Use this form to report child abuse/neglect to the county.
Early Childhood Development
Lead Poisoning Information
Poison Control Information
Nutrition Information
Swimming Pool Risks & Consent
Head Lice
Consumer Product Safety - Crib safety, product recalls, fire safety, smoke alarms, and many other topics related to consumer safety.
Car Seat Safety
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Recommended Immunization Schedule
Infectious Diseases
Back-to-School Safety
Home Safety
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Keeping Kids Safe
Privacy Practices
Training Requirements

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.::  Initial Application  ::.
All forms must be returned with applicable fee.
Welcome to the World of Child Care
Fee Policy
Legal Non-Licensed Provider Registration
Direct Deposit form
Background Study Form - Each member of your household age 13 and over must fill out a background study form. Parent must also sign for minors.
W-9
Electronic Billing form - Replace paper vouchers! You can do your child care billing electronically.
Accreditation Rate Request
Parent Acknowledgement
Home Safety Checklist
Provider/Client Notification - One form is needed for each family receiving child care assistance. You will only need two forms at most.
Release of Information/In-home providers - If you're doing the child care in the child's home, this form must be returned.
Training Requirements

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.::  Renewal  ::.
You will be mailed a notice that your renewal is coming due. If you need the renewal packet mailed to you, please call Becker County Human Services at 218-847-5628, ext. 5364.
All forms must be returned with applicable fee.
Accreditation Rate Request
Background Study Form
Legal Non-Licensed Provider Registration
Direct Deposit form
Home Safety Checklist
Parent Acknowledgement
W-9
Provider/Client Notification
Electronic Billing form
Release of Information/In-home providers

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