North Carolina childcare licensing requirements.

Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for North Carolina. Per DCDEE Child Care Rules (10A NCAC 09). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.

North Carolina DCDEE Pre-Inspection Checklist

  • License displayed in prominent location
  • Capacity not exceeded
  • Operating within licensed hours
  • Written operational policies available
  • Parent handbook current and distributed
  • Staff/child ratios posted in each classroom
  • Indoor space meets minimum (25-30 sq ft per child)
  • Outdoor play area adequate and safe
  • Temperature maintained appropriately
  • Adequate lighting in all areas
  • Toilets clean and child-accessible
  • Handwashing facilities available

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