Originally Posted by mema:
I pay $150 every 2 years. I think in MN it varies by county because I believe some don't pay at all
We have to have 8 hours of training I believe-I usually have way more than that so I don't remember the exact number. I don't have anyone on state pay, but I believe here it doesn't matter on your education.
I am in MN too but have never paid a licensing/re-licensing fee.
The child care assistance program pays providers with a CDA and/or a college degree 15% more than what they pay normally.
The difference in reimbursement rates between normal rates and the higher rate is state wide. The licensing fees are set by the county.
The training requirements are also the same state wide. I have ALOT more than required due to being in college but I always thought it was 6 hours per year but it could be 8. Definitely not sure on the number but it is the same for the whole state.