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Annual License Fee

Purpose

The Division of Child Development and Early Education assesses an annual license fee to active child care providers in accordance with N.C.G.S. 110-90(1a).

 

Annual License Fee Invoice Amounts

Family Child Care Homes

$52.00

Centers (capacity of 0-12)

$52.00

Centers (capacity of 13-50)

$187.00

Centers (capacity of 51-100)

$375.00

Centers (capacity of 101+)

$600.00

Invoices for the 2022 Annual License Fee will be mailed from the DHHS Controller's Office on November 1, 2022. This fee applies to the current calendar year. (January - December 2022) Payment, in full, must be paid ONLINE ONLY by December 16, 2022.

Link to Pay Annual License Fees

FAQ's for Annual License Fees

  • FAQ  (English)
  • FAQ  (Spanish)
  • For assistance regarding your payment, you may call 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only) or 919-814-6300

 

*The Annual License Fee does not apply to state of public school operated child care facilities, or to religious sponsored facilities operated pursuant to a Notice of Compliance.

** Failure to pay your Annual License Fee on time may result in administrative action, up to and including revocation of your child care license.

 

NOTICE: Global Site Search function is currently under maintenance and will not provide results. We apologize for the inconvenience. This does not impact the Child Care or Kindergarten searches.

 

 

 

2201 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-2200
919-814-6300 | 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only)
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