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This message has been sent to Minnesota family child care license holders regarding the launch of family child care licensing in the Provider Hub.
The State of Minnesota continues to make progress on preparing family child care licensing in the Provider Hub. We’re committed to sharing information with you as it’s available. This summer, we shared updated information on timelines. In this fall update, we’re announcing the regional launch order.
You can review the summer 2025 update in the July 8 email. We’re also sharing that information again here, along with new regional launch order information. Select the following links to go directly to the section you want to read:
The Provider Hub is an online tool for providers to apply for and manage social service licenses, funding and participation in government programs.
Today, licensed and certified child care centers use the Provider Hub for:
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Child care center licensing/certification
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Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provider registration management
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Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program participation
- Enrollment and attendance
In August 2025, family child care providers got access to the Provider Hub to manage their Child Care Assistance Program registration. Family child care providers are the next group to get access to the Provider Hub for licensing. You’ll get access to the Great Start Compensation and enrollment and attendance features at some time after family child care licensing launches in the Provider Hub.
Learn more on the Provider Hub webpage.
Based on feedback from providers — and understanding the stress and frustration that comes with changing timelines — we’re not yet announcing an updated launch timeline. We appreciate your patience.
Here's the timeline information we do have:
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Family child care providers in the first counties (Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Stevens, Todd and Wadena) will be notified of the launch date at least 60 days beforehand.
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We’ll spend one month focused on launching the online tool with the initial counties.
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After the first month, the Provider Hub will continue to go live in phases, launching to a new region every couple of weeks in the order shared below.
- Providers will be notified well in advance of when they have to begin using the Provider Hub for licensing.
Family child care licensing in the Provider Hub will launch in phases across the state in the following regional order:
Initial launch: Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Morrison, Stevens, Todd and Wadena (These counties partner with Sourcewell to provide family child care licensing services.)
Region 4, West Central counties: Clay, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Traverse and Wilkin
Region 8, Southwest counties: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock
Region 2, Headwaters counties: Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen
Region 7E, East Central counties: Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine
Region 6E, Southwest Central counties: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker and Renville
Region 1, Northwest counties: Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau
Region 9, South Central counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan
Region 7W, Central counties: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright
Region 3, Arrowhead counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis
Region 6W, Upper Minnesota Valley counties: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine
Region 10, Southeast counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona
Region 11, Twin Cities counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington
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In addition to online training materials, we'll offer an in-person information and training event in each region around the time of your regional launch.
These will be optional events you can choose to attend. Each event will be about 2-3 hours long. You'll be welcome to attend the entire event or come for just part of the time.
During these events, you'll:
These events are still being planned. We’ll keep sharing more information as details are finalized.
We’ll keep emailing updates like these directly to family child care providers. Here are more ways you can get information and prepare for the online tool:
Attend a Provider Hub Information Session. These online information sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Provider Hub, including current and future users. Topics may include recent Provider Hub improvements, tips for using the online tool effectively and new or updated resources. Attendees are welcome to submit questions during sessions. Register to join us for the next one — Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Subscribe to the Provider Hub Newsletter. This newsletter shares general information about the Provider Hub for both current and future users. Topics may include updates on new and improved features, resources and upcoming events. Sign up to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox.
Visit the Provider Hub webpage. Find out what’s currently in the online tool, review resources, read past emails, register for information sessions and more on the Provider Hub webpage.
Keep building your comfort with technology. Take a technology skills self-assessment; explore the guide on tech skills needed to use the Provider Hub; review a list of resources for technology help — all in this collection of technology resources. Each resource is available in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish.
Call the Provider Hub Information Line: Call 612-504-1298 toll-free to learn about the online tool. Current information includes what family child care providers can expect with managing their license in the online tool, the current timeline information and technology resources. This information line offers recorded information only; it will not connect callers to staff. It’s a great resource for people who prefer to listen to — rather than read — information.
We’re excited to offer these benefits with the Provider Hub:
Simplified access: View and manage your license and program information in one place. Access your information anytime, from any device with an Internet connection — including smartphones and tablets!
Digital record storage: Your information is saved in the online tool, so you only need to update it when it changes — no more annual submissions!
More support: Get help using the Provider Hub from a local support team — online and by phone. This team provides technical support and can answer questions about how to complete tasks in the Provider Hub. Plus continue to get support from your licensor and program staff — they’ll be able to view the information you enter in the Provider Hub.
More languages: Choose to use the tool in English, Spanish, Somali or Hmong.
If you have feedback or questions, email the Provider Hub team at providerhub@state.mn.us.
Thank you for all your work caring for children and their families across Minnesota!
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