Resources for daycares
and families.
Everything you need to run a compliant, well-organized childcare program — free to use.
From the Blog
Daycare Cost Celina TX: 2026 Rates & Price Comparison
Discover average daycare costs in Celina TX for 2026. Compare rates across McKinney and Prosper, understand pricing factors, and find affordable licensed care.
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Zukeepr Is Now Live in McKinney, Prosper and Celina
Zukeepr is now live in McKinney, Prosper and Celina, TX. Find, compare and apply to licensed daycares near you in one place.
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Daycare Illness Policy Template for Texas Operators
Free daycare illness policy template for Texas operators. Meet state licensing requirements and protect your facility with compliant exclusion criteria.
Read more →Regulatory Links by State
Select a state to see its childcare licensing board, subsidy programs, and industry associations.
Select a state above to see licensing board, subsidy programs, and industry associations.
We currently publish verified regulatory links for 5 states (Texas, California, New York, Florida, Illinois), and we are adding more. If your state is not listed yet, your state’s child care licensing agency is the authoritative source — or email support@zukeepr.com and we will point you to it.
Childcare Guides
How to Choose a Licensed Daycare
What to look for, questions to ask, red flags, and how to verify licensing. A parent-focused guide.
Read guide →Daycare Inspection Checklist
What state inspectors look for during licensing visits. Use this to self-audit before your inspection.
Read guide →Staff-to-Child Ratio Guide by State
Ratios by age group for Texas, California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and general guidance for all states.
Read guide →How to Start a Licensed Daycare in Texas
DFPS/HHS licensing steps, facility requirements, staffing, realistic costs, and a full timeline.
Read guide →Free Downloadable Templates
Download and print. All templates are free to use and share.
Daily Reminder Checklist
What to bring every day — diapers, snacks, sunscreen, hat, change of clothes, and labelled items. Print and keep in your child's bag.
Word Document (.docx)Incident Report Template
Standardized incident report covering injuries, illness, behaviour incidents, and near-misses. Compliant with state documentation requirements.
Word Document (.docx)Parent Permission Slip
Covers field trips, photo consent, sunscreen application, emergency medical authorization, and authorized pick-up persons.
Word Document (.docx)Weekly Expense Tracker
Track food, supplies, utilities, and staffing costs week-by-week with a monthly income vs. expenses summary.
Excel Spreadsheet (.xlsx)Ready to simplify your daycare management?
Zukeepr handles applications, billing, messaging, and daily tracking — so you can focus on the kids.