Regional licensing partner describes recruitment, retention and licensing changes for Morrison County childcare

A regional licensing organization told the board that it has partnered with Morrison County since July 2018 to provide family child‑care licensing and that the county’s assigned regional specialist has remained stable during that partnership. Presenters reported net trends for 2025 (six new providers, 10 closures), described a 160‑provider maximum caseload target for specialists and emphasized recruitment, mentorship and an online orientation program to accelerate licensing.