Kentucky Childcare Licensing
Kentucky Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
Kentucky childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. Kentucky charges a nonrefundable initial certification fee of ten dollars ($10) for a family child-care home and a nonrefundable initial licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50) for a child-care center (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2(2)(c)2; 922 KAR 2:090 Section 7(1)).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamKentucky Licensing Fees: The Specifics
Kentucky charges a nonrefundable initial certification fee of ten dollars ($10) for a family child-care home and a nonrefundable initial licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50) for a child-care center (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2(2)(c)2
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Kentucky's family child-care home renewal fee is ten dollars ($10) every two (2) years (biennial), while a child-care center pays a twenty-five dollar ($25) renewal fee (922 KAR 2:100 Section 3(2)(b)
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Kentucky Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | Kentucky charges a nonrefundable initial certification fee of ten dollars ($10) for a family child-care home and a nonrefundable initial licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50) for a child-care center (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2(2)(c)2; 922 KAR 2:090 Section 7(1)). |
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| Renewal fee | Kentucky's family child-care home renewal fee is ten dollars ($10) every two (2) years (biennial), while a child-care center pays a twenty-five dollar ($25) renewal fee (922 KAR 2:100 Section 3(2)(b); 922 KAR 2:090 Section 7(2)). |
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Kentucky Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Kentucky childcare license cost?
Kentucky charges a nonrefundable initial certification fee of ten dollars ($10) for a family child-care home and a nonrefundable initial licensing fee of fifty dollars ($50) for a child-care center (922 KAR 2:100 Section 2(2)(c)2; 922 KAR 2:090 Section 7(1)).
What is the Kentucky childcare license renewal fee?
Kentucky's family child-care home renewal fee is ten dollars ($10) every two (2) years (biennial), while a child-care center pays a twenty-five dollar ($25) renewal fee (922 KAR 2:100 Section 3(2)(b); 922 KAR 2:090 Section 7(2)).
Are Kentucky 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 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General — Division of Regulated Child Care (DRCC), which licenses and investigates complaints against licensed child-care centers and certified family child-care homes; child-care standards developed in coordination with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Division of Child Care before paying.
Kentucky childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Kentucky administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General — Division of Regulated Child Care (DRCC), which licenses and investigates complaints against licensed child-care centers and certified family child-care homes; child-care standards developed in coordination with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Division of Child Care before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.