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Registration for the next Foundations cohort (June 3–25, 2026) is now available in TrainLink. If you plan to participate in the updated format, please register as soon as possible and block your calendar to ensure full participation.
Foundations training is required for all new licensing staff before they begin licensing work and must be completed within 90 days of hire.
Based on extensive assessment and feedback from licensors, the Foundations format has recently been updated. The new structure includes a full day of self-study, two in-person training days at the DCYF offices, fieldwork, and several content specific virtual sessions. New licensors must attend all sessions to complete the required training.
June 2026 Schedule
Wednesday, June 3 | 1:30–3:30 | TEAMS Kickoff, pre‑work assigned, ELICI intro/training region
Thursday, June 4 | Self-paced (all day) Independent prework; please block a full 8-hour day
Friday, June 5 | 9:30–12:30 | TEAMS
Monday, June 8 | 10:00–4:00 | In person
Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00–3:00 | In person
Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00–2:00 | TEAMS meeting; after begin field work
Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00–4:00 | TEAMS Final check-in, SFCC condensed, Rule 13 condensed, wrap-up
Thursday, June 25 | 9:30–4:00 | In person Investigations & Licensing Actions
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, join DCYF FCC for an overview of the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUIDs) curriculum. We’ll explore the content that license holders receive as part of their required in‑person SUID training, completed every other year.
Registration is available through TrainLink. If you have any questions, please reach out to Triage.
The State Fire Marshal Trainings for the Spring are now published on TrainLink.
You will find the offered classes by searching the key word “FCC”. The full title of the class is “FCC – Fire Code Requirements for DCYF Licensors”.
Because there are limited seats available, we ask you pay close attention to the date and location of each class. If possible, please register for the class closest to you in order to keep most seat available locally. As classes fill up, an automatic waitlist will be generated and monitored by DCYF.
Please direct any questions about the training to our triage email dcyf.FCClicensing@state.mn.us. The upcoming classes being offered are:
May 4 Mankato Public Safety 9am-3:30pm 710 S Front St Mankato
May 18 Polk County Law Enforcement Center 9am-3:30pm 600 Bruce St Crookston
There will be a 40 min break for lunch, however lunch will not be provided. You are encouraged to pack a lunch, or plan to drive a short distance to pick up food.
Be reminded that all FCC licensors must attend the State Fire Marshal training every four years.
Think of these sessions as live triage, hosted by the Family Child Care Licensing team. The purpose of these sessions is to answer questions, listen to comments, and problem-solve together regarding the unique situations that we encounter. These office hours are open-house style, meaning attendees can come and go as needed. DCYF will not be preparing content for each session so please come with questions and comments regarding FCC licensing. If you have not received an invite to join, please reach out to DCYF FCC Triage.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
DCYF FCC Licensing will provide information and updates during this call and be available for questions. If you have not received an invite to join, please reach out to DCYF FCC Triage.
- Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The ELICI tool’s purpose is to ensure consistent compliance monitoring throughout the state. DCYF has planned monthly workshops to support counties with their ongoing compliance with the requirement to use the ELICI tool to do licensing work in Minnesota. We value our partnership with counties and encourage feedback and suggestions to inform these workshop sessions. Here is the link to the ELICI manual: https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/ELICI-user-guide_tcm1053-376631.pdf
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 22, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
For calls, office hours and ELICI workshops, you should receive an invite with a link to join. If you are not getting these invites, please contact Triage.
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