Definition:
Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) defines an informal child care provider as an individual who is a friend of the family requesting child care assistance who does not live with the recipient, is at least 18 years of age, and provides care only for that recipient's child(ren).
Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) defines an in-home provider as an individual who provides child care services in the home of the family requesting child care assistance. An in-home provider does not live with the family and is at least 18 years of age. Care is provided only to that family’s child(ren).
Process for becoming an informal child care provider
Health and Safety Regulatory Requirements met by an informal or in-home provider:
Informal and In-Home Policy Handbook
Email a request for more information or to obtain a packet to start the registration process.
Call a licensing specialist for more information or to obtain a packet to start the registration process.