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Childcare licensing requirements by state.

Stay compliant with your state’s childcare regulations. Bloomily helps daycare centers, preschools, and camps manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform. All 50 states + DC.

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Why compliance software matters.

Each state has unique licensing requirements that can be overwhelming to track manually. Bloomily automates compliance so you can focus on what matters most — the children.

Real-time ratio monitoring

Know instantly when you’re approaching staff-to-child ratio limits

Certification tracking

Automated alerts before staff certifications expire

Inspection ready

State-specific checklists keep you prepared for licensing visits

Northeast

OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79)

DELACARE Regulations (Delaware Regulations for Early Care and Education)

OCFS Child Care Licensing Rules (10-148 CMR Chapter 32)

MSDE Child Care Center Regulations (COMAR 13A.16)

EEC Standards for Licensure (606 CMR 7.00)

DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002)

DCF Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52)

OCFS Regulations

State Licensing Requirements

DCYF Rules and Regulations for Child Care Programs (RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1)

DCF Child Care Licensing Regulations

Southeast

DHR Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers

DCCECE Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Facilities

Child Care Facility Handbook

DECAL Rules and Regulations

CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090)

LDOE Bulletin 137 - Early Learning Center Licensing (LAC 28:CLXI)

MSDH Child Care Facilities Licensure Regulations

DCDEE Child Care Rules (10A NCAC 09)

DSS Child Care Licensing (SC Reg. 114-500)

DHS Licensure Rules (TN Rule 1240-04-01)

Virginia Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers (8VAC20-780)

DHHR Child Care Center Licensing (78 CSR 1)

District of Columbia

OSSE Child Development Facility Licensing (5-A DCMR)

Midwest

DCFS Licensing Standards (89 Ill. Admin. Code Part 407)

FSSA Child Care Center Licensing Rules (470 IAC 3-4.7)

HHS Child Care Center Licensing (IAC 441 Chapter 109)

KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulations (K.A.R. 28-4)

LARA Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R 400.8101-8193)

DHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (MN Rules Chapter 9503)

DHSS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (19 CSR 30-62)

DHHS Children's Services Licensing (Title 391 NAC 3)

DHHS Early Childhood Services (NDAC Chapter 75-03-10)

ODJFS Child Care Center Rules (OAC 5101:2-12)

DSS Child Care Licensing (ARSD Chapter 67:42)

DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers (DCF 251)

Southwest

ADHS Child Care Facility Rules (AAC R9-5)

CYFD Child Care Licensing (NMAC 8.16.2)

OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110)

Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers

Mountain West

CDEC Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (12 CCR 2509-8)

DHW Child Care Licensing (IDAPA 16.06.02)

DPHHS Child Care Licensing Rules (ARM Title 37, Chapter 95)

DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100)

DFS Child Care Licensing (Chapter 5)

Pacific

DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57)

DHS Child Care Licensing (HAR Title 17, Chapter 892)

DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A)

ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300)

DCYF Foundational Quality Standards (WAC 110-300)

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