About DaycareCompliance.com
We built this tool because daycare providers shouldn't have to become regulatory experts just to stay compliant. You have enough to do running a great program.
Our Mission
Licensed daycare providers work incredibly hard to create safe, nurturing environments for children. But state licensing requirements are complex, often written in dense regulatory language, and they change without much warning to operators.
Our mission is simple: help daycare providers identify compliance gaps before an inspector does - and give them the specific, actionable information they need to fix those gaps.
How We Build Our Checklists
Every question in our compliance checker is based directly on official state licensing regulations. Here's our research process:
- Primary sources only: We read the actual regulations - Title 22, TAC 746, 65C-22, 18 NYCRR 418, 89 IL Admin Code 407 - not summaries or third-party interpretations.
- Citation included: Every question includes the exact regulation citation so you or your attorney can verify it independently.
- Severity classification: We classify requirements as Critical, Major, or Minor based on how licensing agencies typically treat violations - which helps you prioritize what to fix first.
- Remediation guidance: For every gap we identify, we provide specific, practical steps to address it - not vague advice.
- Plain language: We translate regulatory language into clear questions that any operator can understand - no legal degree required.
Important: This tool is informational only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Regulations change. Always verify current requirements directly with your state's licensing agency before taking action.
Data Sources by State
Our compliance questions are drawn from the following official sources:
| State | Agency | Primary Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| California | Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) | California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 |
| Texas | Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) | Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Chapter 746 |
| Florida | Department of Children and Families (DCF) | Florida Statutes Chapter 402; Florida Administrative Code 65C-22 |
| New York | Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) | New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 18, Part 418 |
| Illinois | Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) | Illinois Administrative Code, Title 89, Part 407 |
What This Tool Covers
Our checklists focus on the most commonly cited and highest-risk compliance areas:
- Staff qualifications and credentials
- Background check requirements
- Staff-to-child ratios
- Health and safety requirements (CPR, First Aid, medications)
- Facility space and physical safety requirements
- Emergency preparedness and drill documentation
- Record keeping and documentation
We cover 15 questions per state at launch. These aren't all the requirements in each state's regulations - they're the requirements that matter most for passing inspections and protecting children.
What This Tool Doesn't Cover
There are some things this tool cannot do:
- We cannot assess your physical facility - only a site inspector can do that.
- We do not cover every single regulation in each state's licensing code.
- We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice.
- We cannot guarantee that our questions reflect the very latest regulatory changes - always verify with your state agency.
Privacy and Data
Your quiz answers never leave your browser. We use browser sessionStorage to temporarily hold your answers while you complete the quiz. This data is deleted when you close your browser tab.
The only personal information we collect is your email address, and only if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter. We never sell email addresses. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Contact Us
Found an error in our questions? Know of a regulation we missed? We want to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
We typically respond within 2 business days. For regulatory corrections, please include the specific regulation citation and the current correct requirement.
Disclaimer
DaycareCompliance.com is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with any state licensing agency. The information provided through this tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with qualified legal counsel or your state licensing agency for specific compliance questions.
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