Child Care Application Packet

Thank you for your interest in child care licensing. The following information and forms are provided to assist you in  applying for child care licensing in Polk County.

All forms below must be completed as part of the application process. Return all required materials to:

Polk County Social Services
612 N Broadway Rm 302
Crookston, MN 56716

• Application Letter (PDF)
• Family Child Care Licensing Instructions
• Application (Fillable PDF) or Application (Printable PDF)
• Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
• Workers’ Compensation Law - Certificate of Compliance - Minnesota (PDF)
• Handout (PDF)
• Fees Policy (PDF)
• Email Text Consent (PDF)
• General Licensing Information (PDF)
• Who Needs a Background Study (PDF)
• Background Study Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
• FCC Data Collection Form
• Acceptable Forms of ID
• Fingerprint and Photo Information

Helpful Information

• Minnesota Family Child Care Website
• Frequently Asked Questions 
• Licensing Information Lookup