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How to Become State-Registered

FAMILY CHILD CARE REGISTRATION (FCC) INFORMATION

Maximum of five (5) enrolled children at a given time.

To begin the process:  Identify a substitute provider who is at least 18 years of age. This person will need to complete the same training coursework as the Family Child Care Provider and should be available for emergency purposes once your business is operational.

As a family child care provider, you are considered a small business owner, and we recommend that you apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Parents may request documentation to show the total amount paid for child care services when filing taxes, and you will need to share with them your EIN number or your social security number.  Are you interested in an Employer Identification Number? Click here EIN.

Prospective Family Child Care providers and staff must complete the following:

Provider Requirements:

  • Submit a FCC New Application on NJCCIS and in paper format
  • Attend (FCC) Family Child Care Orientation
  • Attend FCC Pre-Service: Parent-Provider Communication
  • Complete the following training:
  • Submit a Health Examination Form
  • Submit two references
  • Complete a Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form
  • Complete an Out-of-State Background Check Disclosure Form
  • Complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check
  • Complete a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check
  • Complete a home inspection
  • Pay a $25 application fee due prior to scheduling a home inspection

 Substitute Requirements:  

  • Complete the following training:
  • Submit a Health Examination Form
  • Complete a Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form
  • Complete an Out-of-State Background Check Disclosure Form
  • Complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check
  • Complete a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check

 Household Members:

  • Submit a Health Examination Form, if home during hours of operation
  • Complete a Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form
  • Complete an Out-of-State Background Check Disclosure Form
  • Complete a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check (age 14 and older)
  • Complete a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint check (age 18 and older)

 If you are interested in moving forward, the first step will be to create an account on NJCCIS and submit an FCC New Application. If you plan to get an EIN, do that before submitting the application.

  1. Go to the Applications tab
  2. Choose FCC New Application
  3. Then on the right-hand side you will see Wizard View and Flat View — please choose Flat View to start the application.

Once your application is received, we will reach out to provide you with next steps and more information. All the necessary paperwork along with the Manual Requirements for Family Child Care will be mailed out to you prior to orientation.

To view a step-by-step visual on the State-registration process, click here for English or click here for Spanish. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Development Department at 609-989-7938.

We encourage you to visit www.childcarenj.gov for more information on the Family Child Care Registration process.