Minnesota childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Minnesota — per DHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (MN Rules Chapter 9503). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Minnesota
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| toddler | 1:7 | 14 |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:10 | 20 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:15 | 30 |
Per DHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (MN Rules Chapter 9503). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Training on prevention of abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome)
Renews every 36 months
Minnesota required 16 clock hours annual professional development (24 hours first year)
Renews every 12 months
Assistant teacher qualifications per MN Rules 9503.0034
Minnesota DHS NETStudy 2.0 background check including criminal records and maltreatment checks per MN Rules 9503.0030
Renews every 60 months
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect (maltreatment)
Renews every 36 months
Director qualifications per MN Rules 9503.0032 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Minnesota DHS NETStudy 2.0 comprehensive background study required
Renews every 60 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per MN Rules 9503.0035
Renews every 24 months
Initial health assessment required per MN Rules 9503.0030
SUID/SIDS prevention and safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per MN Rules 9503.0045
Renews every 36 months
Teacher qualifications per MN Rules 9503.0033
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| tornado | monthly | Yes |
Minnesota DHS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DHS license posted visibly
- License reflects current capacity and age groups
- License renewal application submitted timely
- Inspection reports available for parent review
- Parent rights information posted
- NETStudy 2.0 background study completed for all staff
- Background study rechecks current
- Director meets education/experience requirements
- Teachers meet qualification requirements
- Assistant teachers meet qualification requirements
- Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff
- First aid certification current for all staff
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.