Menu
Independent guide, not a government website. Verify licensing with the state: official search by state.

Questions to ask on a daycare tour

By Agustín Mendez · Updated November 6, 2026

License and inspections

  • What is your license number? (Look it up on the state search.)
  • What did your last inspection find, and what changed?

Staff and groups

  • How many children and adults are in my child's group?
  • How long have the teachers been here?

Safety and health

  • How is pickup handled?
  • What is the sick policy?
  • How are allergies and medicine handled?

The day

  • What does a typical day look like?
  • Are meals included? How much outdoor time?
  • How do you share updates with parents?

Money

  • Weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
  • Registration, supply and late fees.
  • Do you accept state child care assistance?

We are an independent guide, not a government website. Verify licensing with the state before you enroll: each state page links to the official search.