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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

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

 

 

Link to Pay Annual License Fees

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.

 

The Division of Child Development and Early Education has moved! 

October 1, 2025 is first day at 1915 Health Services Way Raleigh NC 27607

Mailing Address is still 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2200

The GPS address for new location is: 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/xV52DozexbvFtMrQ6 

 

DCDEE has been made aware that individuals from Catawba County are having issues accessing various DCDEE applications. This issue is currently being worked on.

 

 

 

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

 

 
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