Annual License Fee
The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an Annual License Fee to active child care providers in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a). The Annual License Fee does not apply to state or public-school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance. This fee applies to the current calendar year (January - December 2024). Payments must be submitted ONLINE ONLY no later than December 31, 2024.
Annual License Fee Invoice Amounts
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Family Child Care Homes
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$52.00
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Centers (capacity of 0-12)
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$52.00
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Centers (capacity of 13-50)
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$187.00
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Centers (capacity of 51-100)
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$375.00
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Centers (capacity of 101+)
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$600.00
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FAQs for Annual License Fees
- FAQ (English)
- FAQ (Spanish)
- For further assistance regarding your license fee, please email [email protected] or call 919-814-6487.
*Failure to pay the license fee is a violation of NCGS § 110-90(1a) and can result in a revocation of your child care license. In addition, unpaid license fees will be assessed a 10% late fee and accrued interest as established by NCGS § 147-86.23.