Childcare LicensingRequirements 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.
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
Select Your State
Click on your state to see specific licensing requirements, ratios, and certifications
Northeast
Connecticut
OEC Child Care Center Licensing (RCSA §19a-79)
Delaware
DELACARE Regulations (Delaware Regulations for Early Care and Education)
Maine
OCFS Child Care Licensing Rules (10-148 CMR Chapter 32)
Maryland
MSDE Child Care Center Regulations (COMAR 13A.16)
Massachusetts
EEC Standards for Licensure (606 CMR 7.00)
New Hampshire
DHHS Child Care Program Licensing Rules (He-C 4002)
New Jersey
DCF Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52)
New York
OCFS Regulations
Pennsylvania
State Licensing Requirements
Rhode Island
DCYF Rules and Regulations for Child Care Programs (RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1)
Vermont
DCF Child Care Licensing Regulations
Southeast
Alabama
DHR Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers
Florida
Child Care Facility Handbook
Georgia
DECAL Rules and Regulations
Kentucky
CHFS Child-Care Center Licensure (922 KAR 2:090)
Louisiana
LDOE Bulletin 137 - Early Learning Center Licensing (LAC 28:CLXI)
Mississippi
MSDH Child Care Facilities Licensure Regulations
North Carolina
DCDEE Child Care Rules (10A NCAC 09)
South Carolina
DSS Child Care Licensing (SC Reg. 114-500)
Tennessee
DHS Licensure Rules (TN Rule 1240-04-01)
Virginia
Virginia Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers (8VAC20-780)
West Virginia
DHHR Child Care Center Licensing (78 CSR 1)
District of Columbia
OSSE Child Development Facility Licensing (5-A DCMR)
Midwest
Illinois
DCFS Licensing Standards (89 Ill. Admin. Code Part 407)
Indiana
FSSA Child Care Center Licensing Rules (470 IAC 3-4.7)
Iowa
HHS Child Care Center Licensing (IAC 441 Chapter 109)
Kansas
KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulations (K.A.R. 28-4)
Michigan
LARA Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R 400.8101-8193)
Minnesota
DHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (MN Rules Chapter 9503)
Missouri
DHSS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (19 CSR 30-62)
Nebraska
DHHS Children's Services Licensing (Title 391 NAC 3)
North Dakota
DHHS Early Childhood Services (NDAC Chapter 75-03-10)
Ohio
ODJFS Child Care Center Rules (OAC 5101:2-12)
South Dakota
DSS Child Care Licensing (ARSD Chapter 67:42)
Wisconsin
DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers (DCF 251)
Southwest
Arizona
ADHS Child Care Facility Rules (AAC R9-5)
New Mexico
CYFD Child Care Licensing (NMAC 8.16.2)
Oklahoma
OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110)
Texas
Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers
Mountain West
Colorado
CDEC Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (12 CCR 2509-8)
Idaho
DHW Child Care Licensing (IDAPA 16.06.02)
Montana
DPHHS Child Care Licensing Rules (ARM Title 37, Chapter 95)
Utah
DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100)
Wyoming
DFS Child Care Licensing (Chapter 5)
Pacific
Alaska
DOH Child Care Program Office (7 AAC 57)
California
Title 22
Hawaii
DHS Child Care Licensing (HAR Title 17, Chapter 892)
Nevada
DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A)
Oregon
ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300)
Washington
DCYF Foundational Quality Standards (WAC 110-300)
Ready to simplify compliance?
Join thousands of childcare centers that use Bloomily to stay compliant and save hours every week.
60-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.