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Child Care

Regulated Child Care in NC

If you are caring for more than two children who aren’t related to you for more than four hours a day, you might need to be licensed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. There are several exemptions from licensure, see http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us for more information.

What is a Family Child Care Home?

A Family Child Care Home (FCCH) is a child care arrangement located in a residence where, at any one time, more than two children (maximum of five pre-school children or up to eight if at least three children are school-aged), but less than nine children who receive child care. A FCCH is licensed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education.


Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Family Child Care Homes

 

 

 

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    Phone: 910-433-3618
    Department of Public Health:

    1235 Ramsey St
    Fayetteville, NC 28301

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    Contact Us

    Phone: 910-433-3618
    Fax: 910-433-3793
    TTY Phone: 910-223-9386
    Email:
    email_envelope
    EH Director: Adrian Jones
    Department of Public Health:

    1235 Ramsey St
    Fayetteville, NC 28301

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