grants to help you pay for initial licensing expenses and for new materials for your program. parent referrals to your home or facility. training classes that help you meet licensing requirements and give you new ideas and materials to utilize in your home or facility. newsletters full of great ideas and the latest on child care issues. lending library full of curriculum ideas, child development books, children's books, etc.

1. Decide whether to get a Family Child Care License or Residential Certificate (get Adobe Acrobat Reader).

• Comparison of Basic Requirements
• Comparison of Program Eligibility

2. Contact the Bureau of Child Care Licensing by calling toll-free 1-800-894-2588.

3. Contact our office at 1-888-344-4896. We will add your name to our newsletter list and send you important information about the Start-up Grant.

4. Attend Licensing Orientation scheduled by the licensor in your county.

5. Attend child care classes that are scheduled in your area.