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.
Every substitute is state-compliant before their first shift
Ongoing monitoring tracks expirations and keeps substitutes compliant
Staff files available digitally to print ahead of the substitute's first shift
Before a substitute becomes eligible to work on Tandem, they complete a comprehensive compliance process tailored to your state.
Fingerprinting, criminal history checks, and all state-specific clearance processes completed before eligibility.
Education history, professional credentials, and certifications including CDAs, ECE degrees, and state-specific requirements verified.
CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, and all state-mandated orientation courses completed.
All required forms completed and signed, including employment history, address verification, medical statements, and state-specific personnel documents.
From screening to documentation, we take care of compliance so you can focus on your classrooms.
Before a substitute becomes eligible on Tandem, they complete all background checks, credential verification, and training required by your state's licensing agency.

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.

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

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.
Substitutes can schedule fingerprinting and background check appointments directly through the Tandem app, eliminating the hassle of navigating state systems on their own.
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.
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.
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.
Each Tandem substitute file includes documentation required by Department of Children and Families (DCF):
Each Tandem substitute file includes documentation required by Department of Children and Youth (DCY):
Each Tandem substitute file includes documentation required by Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS):
Each Tandem substitute file includes documentation required by Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE):
Each Tandem substitute file includes documentation required by Department of Human Services (DHS):
Common questions about safety and compliance on Tandem.
Tandem provides a centralized platform where you can manage staffing across all of your locations. You can add each center, assign users with appropriate permissions, and post shifts from a single dashboard. Our team works with you to configure the platform to fit your organization's workflows.
Yes. Tandem supports multiple user roles with different permission levels. You can give regional managers full visibility across locations while limiting site directors to their own center. Permissions are fully customizable to match your organizational structure.
No. Tandem's multi-site features are available to any organization managing more than one location. Whether you operate 2 centers or 200, the platform scales with you.
Yes. Enterprise partners are assigned a dedicated account manager who handles onboarding, platform configuration, and ongoing support. Your account manager is your single point of contact for everything related to Tandem.
Tandem's pricing model stays simple at scale. You set the hourly rate for substitutes, and Tandem adds a service fee. There are no subscription fees, setup fees, or buyout fees. For larger organizations, we offer custom pricing conversations to ensure the partnership works for your business.
Every Tandem substitute is fully vetted and compliant with your state's requirements. Sign up for free and see for yourself.