Licensing Violations
Daycare Licensing Violations
How violations strengthen injury claims.
Why Licensing Matters
Licensing violations are powerful evidence in daycare injury cases. They demonstrate the facility knew safety standards and failed to meet them.
Check your state's licensing database for inspection reports and prior complaints against the facility.
Unlicensed Operation
CriticalOperating a daycare without proper state licensing. Creates presumption of negligence.
Staff Ratio Violations
HighExceeding maximum child-to-staff ratios. Common violation that leads to inadequate supervision.
Background Check Failures
CriticalFailure to conduct required employee background checks or employing disqualified individuals.
Safety Inspection Failures
HighFailed fire safety, health, or general safety inspections. Documented hazards strengthen claims.
Training Requirements
MediumStaff lacking required CPR, first aid, or childcare training certifications.
Where to Find Licensing Records
State licensing website
HHS childcare database
Local health department
State attorney general
Court records
News archives