Tools and guides for building your daycare the right way.
We are building a library of practical, field-tested templates, checklists, and guides drawn from a decade of opening and operating New York daycares. Each one is designed to save you time, money, and the trial and error that comes with doing it alone.
Six categories of resources, built by an operator, not a theorist
These are the exact tools we wish we had when we opened our first daycare. Each resource below is in development and will be available soon. Tap any category to see what we are building, and let us know which ones you need first.
Licensing & Compliance
Everything you need to open legally and stay in good standing with the Department of Health.
NY DOH Application Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering every form, document, and requirement for your initial DOH daycare application in New York.
Inspection Readiness Audit
Walk through every item an inspector will check before they arrive, so nothing catches you off guard on inspection day.
Violation Remediation Guide
A framework for responding to and resolving DOH citations quickly, with templates for your corrective action plan.
Renewal & Compliance Calendar
A recurring calendar template that tracks license renewals, staff clearances, and inspections so nothing lapses.
Business Setup
The legal and financial foundations every daycare needs before its doors open.
LLC Formation Checklist
Register your childcare business correctly the first time, from name availability to your filed articles of organization.
Operating Agreement Template
A daycare-specific operating agreement you can adapt for single or multi-member LLCs, with plain-English guidance.
EIN & Business Banking Guide
Apply for your federal Employer Identification Number and open a business account that keeps your finances clean and audit-ready.
Insurance Requirements Guide
Understand the liability, property, and workers compensation coverage New York daycares are expected to carry.
Operations & Policy
Day-to-day systems and policies that keep your program running safely and professionally.
Daily Schedule Templates
Age-appropriate daily routines for infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, ready to adapt to your program hours.
Health & Safety Policy Handbook
A complete policy handbook covering immunizations, illness, medication, allergies, and emergency protocols.
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Evacuation, shelter-in-place, and reunification procedures that meet DOH expectations and keep your team ready.
Parent Handbook Template
A parent-facing handbook covering hours, tuition, drop-off, discipline, and communication, written in a warm tone.
Staffing & HR
Hire, onboard, and retain the team that will shape every child's experience.
Job Description Templates
Role-ready job descriptions for lead teacher, assistant teacher, and director, aligned with New York staffing ratios.
Employee Handbook
A staff handbook covering attendance, conduct, confidentiality, and benefits you can tailor to your center.
Background Check Guide
Understand the SCR, criminal background, and fingerprinting requirements for every adult in your program.
Staff Training Modules
Onboarding and annual training outlines covering mandated reporter, first aid, and child development topics.
Financial & Funding
Budget, price, and fund your daycare so the numbers work as hard as your mission does.
Startup Budget Calculator
A spreadsheet that projects your build-out, equipment, licensing, and reserve costs so your launch budget is realistic.
Grant & Funding Database
A curated list of grants, loans, and programs available to New York childcare providers, with eligibility notes.
Pricing & Tuition Guide
A framework for setting weekly rates by age group and geography, with a competitor pricing worksheet.
Tax Deductions Checklist
Common childcare business deductions to track all year, so nothing gets missed when you file.
Marketing & Enrollment
Fill your classrooms with families who are the right fit for your program.
Enrollment Lead Tracker
A simple CRM-style tracker that moves a family from inquiry to tour to enrolled, so no lead falls through the cracks.
Social Media Content Calendar
A month of post ideas and a posting schedule built around what families look for when choosing a daycare.
Open House Planning Kit
A checklist and timeline for hosting a open house that converts tours into enrollments.
Family Onboarding Checklist
Every form, payment setup, and first-day detail a new family needs, so the first week feels calm and organized.
Want to be first in line when these launch?
Reach out and let us know which resources would help you most. We will prioritize the ones our community asks for, and you will hear from us the moment they go live.