Child care business materials | Department of Licenses and Inspections

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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.

Name	Description	Released
Family child day care license application PDF	Use this form to apply for a family child care facility license.	November 14, 2022
Guide for child care providers PDF	Helpful information for those looking to start a child care business in Philadelphia. Includes information for family and commercial child care centers.	March 1, 2019
Licenses and Inspections fire safety requirements for commercial child care PDF	Fire safety requirements for commercial child care centers in multiple languages	February 21, 2020
Licenses and Inspections fire safety requirements for family child care PDF	Fire safety requirements for family child care providers in Philadelphia in multiple languages.	February 21, 2020