Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring compliance with accessibility standards and prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in daycare settings

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law governing the privacy and handling of educational and personal records of children in care facilities

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Federal legislation establishing national standards for childcare quality, safety, and program requirements

Federal Food Program Requirements: Regulations governing food safety, nutrition standards, and meal program requirements if food service is provided

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal labor law establishing standards for employment, including minimum wage and overtime requirements for daycare staff

State Childcare Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing the licensing, operation, and maintenance of daycare facilities

State Health and Safety Regulations: State-level requirements for maintaining health standards, safety protocols, and facility conditions

Staff-to-Child Ratio Requirements: State-mandated standards for the minimum number of staff required per number of children in different age groups

Background Check Requirements: State and federal requirements for conducting background checks on all staff members and facility residents

Immunization Requirements: State-mandated vaccination and immunization requirements for children attending daycare facilities

Emergency Procedures Regulations: State and local requirements for emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and safety protocols

Food Handling Regulations: State and local requirements for safe food storage, preparation, and service in childcare settings

Child Abuse Reporting Requirements: State-mandated protocols for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect as mandatory reporters

Zoning Laws: Local regulations governing the permissible location and operation of daycare facilities in specific areas

Building Codes: Local requirements for facility construction, maintenance, and safety standards

Fire Safety Regulations: Local fire department requirements for fire prevention, safety equipment, and evacuation procedures

Local Health Department Requirements: Municipal or county health regulations specific to childcare facilities

Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage including liability, property, and worker's compensation policies

Medical Emergency Protocols: Required procedures and authorizations for handling medical emergencies and administering care

Payment Terms and Policies: Structured requirements for fee schedules, payment methods, late fees, and financial policies

Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures: Required protocols for child check-in/out, authorized persons, and security measures

Discipline Policies: State-compliant guidelines for acceptable disciplinary measures and behavior management

Illness Policies: Requirements for handling sick children, exclusion criteria, and return-to-care protocols

Termination Clauses: Legal requirements and procedures for contract termination by either party