Connecticut Childcare Licensing
Connecticut Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
Connecticut childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. The initial license application fee for a family child care home is forty dollars ($40), per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-87b(d). For larger programs the licensing fee is collected prior to issuing the license: $500 for a child care center and $250 for a group child care home, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-80(b)(2).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamConnecticut Licensing Fees: The Specifics
The initial license application fee for a family child care home is forty dollars ($40), per Conn. Gen.
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For larger programs the licensing fee is collected prior to issuing the license: $500 for a child care center and $250 for a group child care home, per Conn. Gen.
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License renewal fees equal the initial fees and all licenses run on a four-year term: $40 to renew a family child care home (Conn. Gen.
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$500 to renew a child care center and $250 to renew a group child care home, each collected "prior to issuing or renewing a license for a term of four years" (Conn. Gen.
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Connecticut Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | The initial license application fee for a family child care home is forty dollars ($40), per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-87b(d). For larger programs the licensing fee is collected prior to issuing the license: $500 for a child care center and $250 for a group child care home, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-80(b)(2). |
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| Renewal fee | License renewal fees equal the initial fees and all licenses run on a four-year term: $40 to renew a family child care home (Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-87b(d), which provides the fee "prior to issuing or renewing"); $500 to renew a child care center and $250 to renew a group child care home, each collected "prior to issuing or renewing a license for a term of four years" (Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-80(b)(2)). |
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Connecticut Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Connecticut childcare license cost?
The initial license application fee for a family child care home is forty dollars ($40), per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-87b(d). For larger programs the licensing fee is collected prior to issuing the license: $500 for a child care center and $250 for a group child care home, per Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-80(b)(2).
What is the Connecticut childcare license renewal fee?
License renewal fees equal the initial fees and all licenses run on a four-year term: $40 to renew a family child care home (Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-87b(d), which provides the fee "prior to issuing or renewing"); $500 to renew a child care center and $250 to renew a group child care home, each collected "prior to issuing or renewing a license for a term of four years" (Conn. Gen. Stat. 19a-80(b)(2)).
Are Connecticut licensing fees refundable?
In most states, licensing application fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied or withdrawn. Confirm the refund policy with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Division of Licensing before paying.
Connecticut childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Connecticut administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Division of Licensing before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.