How to Open a Licensed Child Care Facility

Schedule Required Licensed Child Care Facility Orientation

DO NOT continue with the application until you have scheduled and attended a required orientation.

• If you have additional questions or need more information, reach out to your county contact (PDF).
• If applicable, have you contacted your HOA or city or county building codes office to verify you can open a licensed facility?
• View County Contact List (PDF) to schedule an orientation.

How to Submit Your Application

A new application may take up to 90 days for processing once an application is complete. Your application cannot be completed without attending a required orientation.

After you have attended a required orientation and verified you can open a licensed facility at your location:

• Create an account
• Submit an Application and Supporting Forms Online OR
• Complete and submit a paper application and supporting forms and mail with payment to:

Child Care Licensing
1000 SW Jackson, Ste 200
Topeka, KS 66612

Resources from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office

Find requirements for obtaining fire approval on the Office of The State Fire Marshal's website:  

• For Child Care Centers
• For Home Daycares 
• For Pre-K through 12 Schools

Questions? Email the Kansas Fire Marshal's Office