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We recently updated the DCYF Family Child Care webpage with clearer information about what qualifies as an Active Supervision training. To help ensure consistent understanding, we encourage providers to review the 2021 Implementation Plan. This resource provides important context about the intent of the Active Supervision requirement and outlines training options.
For quick reference on training requirements, please see the Training Requirements section on the FCC webpage.
When searching in Develop, any training event that appears after selecting “FCC‑Active Supervision,” in the Qualification Type box, or that displays as an Active Supervision course in the Event Details, meets the requirement for an approved Active Supervision training. In addition, DCYF has recently expanded badging within Develop to include Active Supervision courses that have been approved by Licensing.
As of May 8, 2026, badging within Develop has rolled out to these types of state approved required trainings for FCC Licensing:
- SUID
- Reducing the Risk of AHT
- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance
- Supervising For Safety for Family Child Care
- Health & Safety I and II for Family Child Care
- Basics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes
- Active Supervision courses that are owned by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
- Active Supervision courses owned by independent course writers that have been approved by the Family Child Care Licensing unit at DCYF to meet the active supervision training requirement
Licensed family child care providers must be using the current Commissioner‑developed Emergency Plan (DHS‑7955-ENG). The required version is dated April 2024 or any version released after that date; older forms dated prior to April 2024 may not be used and will result in a correction order.
During 2025 annual reviews, licensors supported providers in transitioning to the updated form. Now that we are in 2026, full compliance with the updated Emergency Plan is required.
A newer version of the Emergency Plan was released in March 2026. This version includes all the same content as the April 2026 version but is now updated with DCYF branding and correct references to Minnesota Statute 142B. All other content and requirements remain the same as the April 2024 version so for licensing purposes either the April 2024 or March 2026 version is acceptable if filled out completely.
Please review your materials to ensure you are using the Emergency Plan dated April 2024 or March 2026.
License holders have two pathways they may use if they disagree with a violation cited in a Correction Order: a Dispute or a Request for Reconsideration.
Dispute If, during the exit interview and before a Correction Order is issued, a license holder disagrees with the licensor’s interpretation of a requirement, they may submit a dispute. To do so, they must complete the DCYF Dispute Form and submit it to DCYF within five business days of the inspection.
Request for Reconsideration Once a Correction Order has been issued; the license holder may request reconsideration. Instructions for submitting a request are included in the Correction Order. The license holder has 20 calendar days to explain in writing what they believe is incorrect and provide documentation to support their request.
DCYF Child Care Services is requesting assistance in sending a message to current Parent Aware participants to inform them that Parent Aware has a new Participation Agreement. All Parent Aware Rated programs must sign the updated agreement on or before June 30, 2026, to maintain their Parent Aware Rating.
Programs can sign it electronically here.
Programs must sign new agreements because of Parent Aware statute changes that go into effect on July 1, 2026. The updated Participation Agreement describes the statute changes, which include new exclusions for programs with licensing actions, fraud, or compliance violations.
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