Childcare · Trust & Verification FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How Childcare verifies public licensing records, protects consumer privacy, enforces the "Withheld Beats Guessed" standard, and supports direct single-provider inquiries.
1. State Childcare Licensing & Inspection Verification
How does Childcare verify daycares, preschools, and family childcare homes?
Childcare compiles records directly from official state and national childcare licensing agencies (such as NY OCFS, TX HHSC, CA CDSS, UK Ofsted, and AU ACECQA). Each profile records the facility permit number, licensed capacity, age range, and inspection authority.
How should parents use inspection dates and compliance summaries?
Published inspection dates and citation summaries reflect the official state registry at the time of our most recent sync. Parents should always review the linked state regulatory portal and tour the facility in person before enrolling.
2. Age Groups, Subsidies & Open City Standards
How are infant care, toddler ratios, and CCAP/subsidy acceptance verified?
Age-group authorizations (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-Age) and public subsidy acceptance are displayed only when documented in the state licensing file or verified provider disclosure. Unconfirmed attributes remain explicitly labeled as unconfirmed.
What is the minimum verification threshold to open a city?
Every open city and childcare category on Childcare requires at least 3 distinct, state-verified licensed programs. We never publish synthetic listings or unverified babysitter ads.
3. Family Privacy & Direct Tour Inquiries
Does Childcare share parent contact details with third-party marketing lists?
Never. Parent inquiries and tour requests submitted through our 1-Click Direct Inquiry drawer go strictly to the single licensed childcare provider you select—never to lead brokers.
Can childcare centers pay for higher ratings or priority ranking?
No. Childcare does not publish synthetic star ratings or accept payment for search ranking. Every program is presented with neutral, source-linked regulatory facts.
4. For Program Directors & Record Corrections
How can a licensed childcare director claim their center profile?
Program directors can claim their listing for free at /claim using SMS OTP or official domain email verification, unlocking direct enrollment inquiry routing via Zeluto CRM and a 30-day parent engagement scorecard.
How do I update licensed capacity, accreditation, or contact details?
Use /correction to submit updated licensing documentation or contact changes. All edits are cross-checked against the state licensing registry.