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This message has been sent to Minnesota family child care license holders about the launch of family child care licensing in the Provider Hub.
The Provider Hub is an online tool to apply for social services licenses, funding and other government programs.
Today, licensed and certified child care centers use the Provider Hub for:
- Licensing/certification
- Child Care Assistance Program provider registration management
- Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program participation
- Enrollment and attendance
When these parts of the Provider Hub are ready for family child care providers, you will get access. Learn more on the Provider Hub webpage.
We previously communicated that family child care licensing would tentatively launch in the Provider Hub summer 2025. We are adjusting this timeframe to support a successful experience for you. We are currently determining when the launch will occur.
We understand changing timeframes may cause stress and frustration. We appreciate your patience. Here is the information we do have:
Pilot
First, we'll pilot family child care licensing in the Provider Hub with the following counties: Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Stevens, Todd and Wadena. These counties partner with Sourcewell for family child care licensing.
Family child care providers and licensing staff in these counties will be notified of the pilot launch date at least 60 days before the pilot begins. The pilot will run for one month.
Regional launch
After the pilot, the Provider Hub will go live by region. In our upcoming communications, we’ll share the regional launch order.
You will be notified well in advance of when you and other family child care providers in your region have to begin using the Provider Hub for licensing.
We will offer an in-person support event in your region around the time you have to start using the Provider Hub for licensing. We’ll share more information about these events as detailed are finalized.
Here are some ways to prepare for the Provider Hub:
Subscribe to the Provider Hub newsletter: Sign up for the newsletter here.
Visit the Provider Hub webpage: The Provider Hub webpage is updated as new parts of the tool are ready and resources are published.
Build your comfort with technology: Check out this collection of technology resources. It includes a tech skills self-assessment, a guide to the tech skills needed to use the Provider Hub and a list of resources for technology help. Each resource is available in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish.
We’re excited to offer these benefits with the Provider Hub:
Simplified access: View and manage your license and program info in one place. Access your information anytime, from any device.
Digital record storage: Save your info in the tool and only update it when it changes.
More support: Get support using the Provider Hub from a local support team — online and by phone. Get continued support from your licensor and program staff — they’ll be able to view the info you enter in the Provider Hub.
More languages: Use the tool in English, Hmong, Somali or Spanish.
If you have feedback or questions, email the Provider Hub team at ccproviderhub.dhs@state.mn.us.
Thank you for all your work caring for children
and their families across Minnesota!
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