
How to Prepare for Your First DOH Inspection
A walk-through of what an inspector actually looks at, the documentation they ask for first, and the small details that catch new daycare owners off guard on inspection day.
Practical, plain-spoken guidance drawn from a decade of opening and operating New York daycares. No theory, no fluff, just the lessons we wish someone had handed us on day one.
We are putting the finishing touches on a series of guides written from real experience, not theory. Here is a preview of what is on the way. Want to know the moment they go live? Let us know at the bottom of this page.

A walk-through of what an inspector actually looks at, the documentation they ask for first, and the small details that catch new daycare owners off guard on inspection day.

From build-out and equipment to licensing fees and your reserve fund, a honest look at what it takes to open your doors, and where people most often underestimate.

How the business structure you pick on day one affects your liability, your taxes, and your ability to grow, explained without the legal jargon.

Staff files are one of the most common reasons daycares get cited. Here are the five errors we see again and again, and exactly how to prevent each one.

A warm, clear parent handbook sets expectations and protects your program. Here is how to write one that families keep and refer back to.

A practical look at the funding options available to New York childcare providers, what lenders actually want to see, and how to position your program.
Drop us a note and tell us which topics would help you most. We will prioritize the guides our community asks for, and you will hear from us the moment they go live.