Helpful Links and Information for Child Care Providers
CHILD CARE RESOURCES
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Licensing Requirements
1. Complete a DHHS Background Check
Required Document: Within a few weeks of being fingerprinted with IdentoGO, you will receive a Letter of Eligibility from the Maine Department of Health & Human Services indicating you are eligible to provide child care services
Sample: 
2. Secure Town Approval
Required Document: A letter from your town indicating there are no zoning or code enforcement issues with a child care business at your location
A town can write their own letter or use this zoning letter template.
3. Secure Landlord Approval (Rented Spaces Only)
Required Document: A letter from your landord indicating they permit the operation of a child care business in the space they own.
A landlord can write their own letter or use a template: Landlord Approval Letter Sample
4. Register with Maine Roads to Quality (MRTQ)
Required Document: MRTQ Registry Certificate
Sample: 
5. Proof of Immunization
6. Complete Mandated Reporter Training
Required Document: Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
You can complete Mandated Reporter training online through iLookOut
7. Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
8. Complete Health & Safety Training
Required Document: MRTQ Health & Safety Certificate
Sample: 
9. Water Testing