What is a license-exempt provider?
A family child care provider who operates in their own home is not required to have a license if they are caring for no more than 3 children other than their own for any part of the day, but less than 24 hours. License-exempt providers are paid a lower reimbursement rate from the State of New Hampshire child care scholarship. Each CCR&R agency has contact with license-exempt providers. They have determined what criteria providers must meet to receive referrals through their agency. Please ask your CCR&R specialist about their policy for referring these providers to families. In some areas of the state, license exempt providers are coached and encouraged to build a professional portfolio. The portfolio should include information about First Aid and CPR, their Contract, Fire Inspection, Health Inspection, USDA Food Program, Water Safety Training, Criminal Background Check and Training Certificates. If you consider a license exempt provider, ask to view the provider’s portfolio.
