• Print the Child Development and Care Application (DHS-4583).
• Complete the form.
• Sign it.

If you plan to use an in-home Day Care Aide or a Relative Care Provider who is not currently enrolled by the Department of Human Services: 

• Print the Day Care Aide Provider Application (DHS-220-A) or the Relative Care Provider Application (DHS-220-R).
• Make sure that your provider reads and meets the requirements to be a DHS enrolled day care aide or relative care provider.
• Ask your provider to complete page 1 and sign and date page 2. 

Have your provider mail or take pages 1 and 2 of the completed form to your local DHS office as soon as possible. Your provider should keep page 3.

Contact your local Department of Human Services (DHS) office if you need a printed Child Development and Care application. You can find the telephone number and address of your local DHS office in DHS County Offices information page.

For Licensing information, go to Doing Business With DHS > Licensing > Child Care .