Resources for daycares
and families.
Everything you need to run a compliant, well-organized childcare program — free to use.
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A dedicated supplier for licensed childcare providers. Cribs, art supplies, safety equipment, curriculum materials, and more — sourced for daycares, preschools, and home childcare providers.
From the Blog
Regulatory Links by State
Select your state to see your childcare licensing board, subsidy programs, and industry associations.
Select a state above to see licensing board, subsidy programs, and industry associations.
Childcare Guides
How to Choose a Licensed Daycare
What to look for, questions to ask, red flags, and how to verify licensing. A parent-focused guide.
Read guide →Daycare Inspection Checklist
What state inspectors look for during licensing visits. Use this to self-audit before your inspection.
Read guide →Staff-to-Child Ratio Guide by State
Ratios by age group for Texas, California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and general guidance for all states.
Read guide →How to Start a Licensed Daycare in Texas
DFPS/HHS licensing steps, facility requirements, staffing, realistic costs, and a full timeline.
Read guide →Free Downloadable Templates
Download and print. All templates are free to use and share.
Daily Reminder Checklist
What to bring every day — diapers, snacks, sunscreen, hat, change of clothes, and labelled items. Print and keep in your child's bag.
Word Document (.docx)Incident Report Template
Standardized incident report covering injuries, illness, behaviour incidents, and near-misses. Compliant with state documentation requirements.
Word Document (.docx)Parent Permission Slip
Covers field trips, photo consent, sunscreen application, emergency medical authorization, and authorized pick-up persons.
Word Document (.docx)Weekly Expense Tracker
Track food, supplies, utilities, and staffing costs week-by-week with a monthly income vs. expenses summary.
Excel Spreadsheet (.xlsx)Ready to simplify your daycare management?
ZuKeepr handles applications, billing, messaging, and daily tracking — so you can focus on the kids.