Become a Child Care Provider
Thinking about becoming a provider? Learn the steps to get started.
Professional Development and Training
Learn new skills to support children’s growth and learning.
Criminal Background Checks
Background checks help ensure that children are cared for in safe environments.
Early Learning Standards: Birth to Kindergarten
The standards outline what chidren should know and be able to do from birth to kindergarten.
Additional Resources
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Questions? Contact us.
Early Childhood
North Dakota Health and Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2115
Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
Relay ND TTY: 711
Email: dhsec@nd.gov