Does this replace state guidance?
No. DaycareDesk is a source-aware triage layer. It helps you understand the likely path, the questions that change licensing treatment, and the official places to verify before you apply.
FAQ
Common home-daycare licensing questions
These answers are meant to reduce confusion before you verify details with the state licensing authority.
Why does the checker keep asking about my own children, assistants, and household adults?
Because those details often change capacity, staffing, and background-check expectations in home-based care. A simple child-count answer is not enough in many states.
What if I might care for children outside my home?
That can move you out of the home-daycare frame and into center or non-home rules. DaycareDesk flags that ambiguity so you do not rely on the wrong summary.
Why do the pages show as-of dates?
Licensing summaries change. Capacity triggers, training expectations, and inspection processes can shift. DaycareDesk shows the source and as-of date so you know when to double-check.