McLeod County Resources
On this page you’ll find information, resources and links to help you start a childcare business, expand and thrive!
Amy Berry, Social Worker/Licensing Specialist
If you have questions about licensed child care, please contact Amy.
- 320.484.4330 (Hutchinson)
- 800.247.1756 (Toll Free)
- Email Amy
McLeod County Family Childcare Licensing Website
The family child care licensing process in McLeod County starts with the Family Child Care Orientation. There are no group orientation classes currently scheduled. If you are interested in potentially being licensed to provide family child care, please contact Amy Berry to set up an individual orientation time. All the initial paperwork is distributed at the orientation. There is no fee to attend the orientation.
Child Care Aware of Minnesota Website
Helpful information on starting and growing your childcare business and supporting the professional growth of early childhood educators.
This site contains a ton of information on
- Starting a Childcare program
- Starting a career as an early childhood educator
- Increasing your knowledge and skills
- Increasing the quality of your program
- Obtaining funding assistance for your program
City of Hutchinson Resources
Funding Opportunity
The Hutchinson EDA has established a grant program to help childcare providers start up and/or expand their business. New, licensed childcare slots available to the public must be created to qualify. Up to $2,000 is available.
