Preschool Teacher, Public School License Costs by State
Because occupational licensing is regulated strictly at the state level, the barrier to entry for becoming a preschool teacher, public school varies violently depending on where you live. While some states allow you to operate completely license-free using a simple LLC, other jurisdictions legally mandate thousands of hours of vocational training, background checks, and expensive recurring board fees. Select your state below to view the exact line-by-line cost analysis, including local permits and insurance estimates.
License Requirements by State
License Required (50 states)
No License (1 states)
50 states require a license, 1 states do not.
Select a State to View Cost Estimates
AL
Alabama$664 State Fee
AK
Alaska$740 State Fee
AZ
Arizona$431 State Fee
AR
Arkansas$429 State Fee
CA
California$149 State Fee
CO
Colorado$349 State Fee
CT
Connecticut$1010 State Fee
DE
Delaware$156 State Fee
DC
District of Columbia$409 State Fee
FL
Florida$505 State Fee
GA
Georgia$281 State Fee
HI
Hawaii$256 State Fee
ID
Idaho$363 State Fee
IL
Illinois$685 State Fee
IN
Indiana$441 State Fee
IA
Iowa$507 State Fee
KS
Kansas$456 State Fee
KY
Kentucky$403 State Fee
LA
Louisiana$486 State Fee
ME
Maine$421 State Fee
MD
Maryland$517 State Fee
MA
Massachusetts$376 State Fee
MI
Michigan$549 State Fee
MN
Minnesota$392 State Fee
MS
Mississippi$367 State Fee
MO
Missouri$195 State Fee
MT
Montana$66 State Fee
NE
Nebraska$361 State Fee
NV
Nevada$642 State Fee
NH
New Hampshire$566 State Fee
NJ
New Jersey$752 State Fee
NM
New Mexico$944 State Fee
NY
New York$743 State Fee
NC
North Carolina$580 State Fee
ND
North Dakota$720 State Fee
OH
Ohio$305 State Fee
OK
Oklahoma$340 State Fee
OR
Oregon$812 State Fee
PA
Pennsylvania$699 State Fee
RI
Rhode Island$586 State Fee
SC
South Carolina$594 State Fee
SD
South Dakota$346 State Fee
TN
Tennessee$827 State Fee
TX
Texas$377 State Fee
UT
UtahView Breakdown →
VT
Vermont$368 State Fee
VA
Virginia$595 State Fee
WA
Washington$410 State Fee
WV
West Virginia$423 State Fee
WI
Wisconsin$575 State Fee
WY
Wyoming$355 State Fee