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 2025). Payments must be submitted ONLINE ONLY no later than December 3, 2025.
Click the blue button below to submit your payment. Please enter your Facility ID number and your 2025 invoice number (which begins with '25').
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.