The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) licenses family child care providers. L&I works with the Department of Public Health and other City and state partners to make sure that child care centers are safe and properly regulated.
You can apply for a Family Child Care License online. You can also take your application to the Permit and License Center in the Municipal Services Building (MSB) Concourse. Do not mail your application.
Learn more about how to get a Family Child Care Facility License.