Childcare Licensing
Traverse County is responsible to license and monitor family/group family/specialized child care homes.
The licensing process includes signing an application form, a criminal background study, letters from references, a fire and safety check of the home and discussion of the State licensing guidelines and standards. A person must be 18 years of age and residing in Traverse County. A variety of training requirements are also mandatory.
Normally the licensing process can take from three to six months to complete. Please contact the agency for more information at (320) 422-7777.