A person or organization caring for 6 or more children below 13 years of age must secure a license from the Office of Licensing in the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services, DYFS). For information on obtaining a license and opening a child care center, visit their website. 

Additional Resources

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• The New Jersey Community Loan Fund
• The U.S. Small Business Administration