Legislation/Rules/Regulations
State Resources and Links
The following are links to information specific to Child Care Center licensing, rules, and regulations, etc., as well as links to current progress on state and federal legislation related to early care and education.
Bemidji Initiatives
Beltrami County Family Child Care Providers were surveyed in February 2019 and again in October regarding proposed changes to legislation that would have a significant impact on the infant care crisis we are experiencing in the Bemidji area.
In working with Senator Paul Utke, this bill was drafted in direct response to the efforts
of the Bemidji Area Rural Child Care Innovation Program Core Team members compiling
and analyzing those surveys and their work advocating for these changes.
"Providers do not have the ability to care for more infants and toddlers because of the current child-adult capacity ratios. Increased capacity and access to child care will help businesses attract and retain employees and have a very positive economic impact on the child care profession, as well."
Jeri Francis, Beltrami County Licensed Family Child Care Provider