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Ways to File a Complaint Call the complaint intake line at (402) 471-0316 Hours: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST. Fax the complaint to (402) 742-2389.

?In Nebraska, a person may operate child care for three or fewer children without having a license issued by the department. Anyone who provides child care to four or more children from different families must be licensed as a child care provider.

A local law enforcement agency (i.e., the police department or town marshal in incorporated municipalities, the office of the sheriff in unincorporated areas, or the Nebraska State Patrol) or the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Adult & Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline (1-800-652-1999).

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Regulation & Licensure, is responsible for monitoring compliance with state standards, establishing procedures for revoking a license, and providing appeal mechanisms.

To file a complaint related to a licensed child care/preschool, do one of the following: Contact Child Care Licensing at (800) 600-1289. Fax the complaint to (402) 471-7763. Submit the Complaint Form electronically. Mail the complaint to: DHHS Licensure Unit. Child Care Licensing. PO Box 94986. Lincoln NE 68509.

In mixed-age groups, one staff is required for up to eight children () and two staff are required for up to 12 children (). During nonschool hours, if no more than two children are under 18 months old, one staff is required for up to 10 children (). No children younger than 6 weeks old may be in care.