Guides
How to check a child care license in NY, PA, MA and WAStep-by-step: how to check a child care license in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington, what the state record shows, and what to do if you cannot find a program.What Keystone STARS means for Pennsylvania child careWhat Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS quality rating is, what STAR 1 to 4 do and do not tell you, and how to use the level alongside the license.Licensed, registered and exempt child care: what the labels meanWhat licensed, registered, certified, exempt and payment-only child care mean, why it matters, and how to find out which rules apply to a program.Questions to ask and signs to look for on a child care visitA touring checklist for any child care: what to see, what to ask about people, health, money and communication, and which warning signs deserve a second look.