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Safety & Compliance

Every substitute. Always compliant.

Tandem handles compliance so you don't have to. Every substitute on our platform is screened, credentialed, and documented to meet your state's licensing requirements.

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Every substitute is state-compliant before their first shift

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Ongoing monitoring tracks expirations and keeps substitutes compliant

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Staff files available digitally to print ahead of the substitute's first shift

Our standards

Every substitute has a complete file.

Before a substitute becomes eligible to work on Tandem, they complete a comprehensive compliance process tailored to your state.

Background Screening

Fingerprinting, criminal history checks, and all state-specific clearance processes completed before eligibility.

Education & Credentials

Education history, professional credentials, and certifications including CDAs, ECE degrees, and state-specific requirements verified.

Health & Safety Training

CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, and all state-mandated orientation courses completed.

Document Requirements

All required forms completed and signed, including employment history, address verification, medical statements, and state-specific personnel documents.

HOW It works

Compliance, handled.

From screening to documentation, we take care of compliance so you can focus on your classrooms.

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We screen every substitute.

Before a substitute becomes eligible on Tandem, they complete all background checks, credential verification, and training required by your state's licensing agency.

Magnifying glass focused on a profile card for Caroline S., showing availability from 9 AM to 5 PM on Monday, with checkmarks for background check, high school diploma, health and safety training, and medical statement.
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Files ready before day one.

When a substitute books a shift at your center, their full compliance file is available in your portal. Download and print it before their first shift.

Profile card for Caroline S., available Monday 9 AM to 5 PM, with verified background check, high school diploma, health and safety training, and medical statement, plus a Download Documents button.
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Inspection-ready documentation.

Store compliance files alongside your personnel records. Every document your licensing agency requires is included and ready for inspections.

Clipboard showing a Licensing Inspection checklist with valid background check, education, trainings, and documents all checked, stamped with a green PASSED mark.
For Substitutes

We make compliance easier.

Licensing requirements keep children safe, but they can also keep qualified substitutes out of the field.

Complex paperwork, costly training, and time-consuming appointments create barriers that prevent talented educators from entering or staying in early childhood education. We work to remove those barriers.

In-App Background Check Scheduling

Substitutes can schedule fingerprinting and background check appointments directly through the Tandem app, eliminating the hassle of navigating state systems on their own.

On-Staff Clinicians for Medical Forms

Many states require medical clearance forms. Tandem provides access to on-staff clinicians who conduct telehealth appointments, so substitutes can complete medical requirements without scheduling separate doctor visits.

Discounted Training & Credentials

From state-mandated orientation courses to CPR certification, we connect substitutes with discounted training and credential programs so cost is never the reason a qualified educator can't work.

Customized by State

Every state licenses differently. We adapt.

In child care, licensing requirements vary significantly from state to state. Tandem customizes its platform in every state we operate, ensuring that every substitute meets the specific requirements set by your state's licensing agency.

Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Ohio
Department of Children and Youth (DCY)
Illinois
Department of Children and Family Servies (DCFS)
North Carolina
Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE)
Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services (DHS)
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety and compliance on Tandem.

How does Tandem work for multi-site operators?
Can I control who has access at each location?
Is there a minimum number of locations required?
Do we get a dedicated account manager?
How does pricing work for enterprise partners?

Staff your center with confidence.

Every Tandem substitute is fully vetted and compliant with your state's requirements. Sign up for free and see for yourself.