Keeping Your License Active

Pay Fees: Pay your licensing fee every year on time. List annual fees
Be Ready for Inspections: Licensing specialists can visit your home without warning to check on things. So, it’s important to operate your business in a safe and professional manner at all times which includes good record-keeping. It is also always important to keep up with your all of your posted items (above) and ensure that the following items are maintained.
- First Aid Kit: A well-stocked first aid kit, easily accessible and clearly marked.
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Working detectors must be in place and regularly tested, with certificates of inspection posted.
- Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguishers should be accessible, and their locations clearly marked with instructions for use.
- Hazardous Materials Storage: Clearly marked storage areas for hazardous materials, ensuring they are out of reach of children.

Stay Trained: Keep up with the required trainings and renew your certifications when needed. More information is available in Section Four
Report Changes: Tell CCLD about important changes, like moving to a new home or serious incidents, within the time they require
Contact Your Locate Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP): The local Child Care Advocate is part of the Child Care Licensing Division; however, they are not part of the regulatory process. Here is the most update flyer about CCAP.

These individuals promote the delivery of quality child care by: