The Child Care Facilities Licensure Branch and its staff license, inspect and monitor day care facilities and youth camps, setting standards for their safe operation, and ensuring that a healthy and nutritious environment is created for children's early development.
For Parents
Search Facilities
Information, inspections, and more
Violations
Inspection violations and serious incidents online
Complaints
Make a complaint or request records
- Immunization Requirements for Entering Daycare
- Choosing a Child Care Provider
- Breastfeeding Support at Work and Child Care: A Parents' Guide
- Open Letter: Child Care Nutrition Standards PDF
For Providers
Child Care Licensure activities have been suspended at 143B LeFleur's Square. We hope to resume our service to the public at this location as soon as possible. Please check this web page for updates.
If you have questions regarding your license you may call 601-364-2827 and someone will assist you.
Fingerprinting
New Facility Licenses
How to Get a Child Care License
License Renewal and Maintenance
- Child Care Licensure Renewal
Renew licenses and pay renewal fees online - Provider Record Maintenance
Access licensure records online for changes or corrections
Regulations and Guidelines
- Child Care Facility Regulations and Guidelines
- Guidelines for Safe Return to Child Care After Illness
- MORE
Provider Training
Resources
- Breastfeeding Support: A Simple Guide for Child Care Facilities
- Menu Planning
- Farm-to-School and Farm-to-Preschool
- Safe Sleep for Caregivers
