Support available for becoming accredited
Reimbursement for half of the direct cost of child care center and family child care accreditation may be available. For information on the process visit the Accreditation Fee Reimbursement Request for Child Care Program (DHS-7683) (PDF). For more information, call 651-431-3809 or email ccs.ops.dcyf@state.mn.us.
Local Child Care Aware programs may have grants available to help with the accreditation process. Contact your local Child Care Aware agency by calling 888-291-9811 or visit Child Care Aware.
Approved accreditations
If you hold one of the accreditations below, you may be eligible to receive higher rates when serving children participating in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). In addition, your program can pursue a fast-track Parent Aware Rating through the Accelerated Rating Pathway process and apply for reimbursement of half of the direct cost of accreditation fees.
