BackPR youth program data bronze

Get state rules

Look up one US state's rules for youth programs, summarized by BackPR from official state sources and published copies of state law: childcare licensing, staff-to-child ratios, summer camp licensing, background checks, mandated reporting of child abuse and giving medication. Use it when someone asks what a state requires of a childcare center, camp or after-school program. Returns the section(s) asked for, the date BackPR checked them, the backpr.com section URL, source links and any facts BackPR couldn't confirm. General information, not legal advice. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "get_state_rules", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the get_state_rules tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• What are the staff-to-child ratios in Texas?
• Do day camps need a license in Ohio?
• {"skill":"get_state_rules","arguments":{"state":"TX","topic":"ratios"}}

Compare states by rule

List the US states (and DC) that match one rule in BackPR's state rules data: every person must report suspected child abuse; camps need a state license (all camp types, only some or none statewide); or the staff-to-child ratio for school-age children, 3-year-olds or 4-year-olds in licensed childcare centers. Use it for questions like "Which states require everyone to report abuse?" or "Which state has the strictest school-age ratio?". Returns each matching state with its value and backpr.com links. Ratio rules list every state with a confirmed ratio, strictest first; the others list matching states by name. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "list_states_by_rule", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the list_states_by_rule tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• Which states require everyone to report child abuse?
• Which state has the strictest school-age ratio?
• {"skill":"list_states_by_rule","arguments":{"rule":"everyone_must_report"}}

Calculate staff needed

Work out the minimum number of staff a licensed childcare center needs for a group of children in one US state, from that state's staff-to-child ratio for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds or school-age children. Returns staff needed (children divided by the ratio, rounded up), the ratio, the maximum group size where the state sets one, caveats and backpr.com links. If BackPR couldn't confirm a ratio for that age group, it says so instead of guessing. General information, not legal advice. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "calculate_staff_needed", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the calculate_staff_needed tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• How many staff do I need for 30 school-age children in Ohio?
• {"skill":"calculate_staff_needed","arguments":{"state":"OH","age_group":"school_age","children":30}}

Find registration software pricing

Search BackPR's registration software pricing index: what dozens of registration, camp, childcare, class and sports platforms publish about plan prices, nonprofit offers, fees added for families and contract terms, each with the company's own wording and the date BackPR checked it. Filter by platform name, category or whether the platform is free for nonprofits. Use it to compare costs or find free options. BackPR publishes this index and sells registration software; BackPR isn't in the index. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "find_registration_software", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the find_registration_software tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• Which registration platforms are free for nonprofits?
• {"skill":"find_registration_software","arguments":{"free_for_nonprofits":true}}

Find licensed youth programs

Find childcare centers, school-age (after-school) programs, camps and youth programs listed in BackPR's program finder, which uses official state and local licensing data. Search one state by city or 5-digit ZIP code (ZIP wins if both are given), optionally by program type. Returns up to 25 active listings with name, type, city, ZIP, ages, capacity and phone where published. Each answer links to the backpr.com finder page and names the data sources and their licenses. Home-based family childcare is never listed. A listing isn't an endorsement. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "find_programs", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the find_programs tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• Childcare centers in Austin, Texas
• After-school programs near 98103 in Washington
• {"skill":"find_programs","arguments":{"state":"WA","city":"Seattle","type":"school-age"}}

Get program directory counts

Count the licensed youth programs listed in BackPR's program finder: total listings and counts by type (childcare centers, school-age programs, camps and youth programs), for one state or for every state with data, with the date the data was last updated. Use it for questions like "How many childcare centers are listed in Texas?". Counts cover the states that publish program data; home-based family childcare isn't listed. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "get_directory_stats", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the get_directory_stats tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• How many programs are listed in California?
• {"skill":"get_directory_stats","arguments":{"state":"CA"}}

Find free form templates

Search BackPR's free printable templates for camps, after-school programs, childcare and youth programs: registration, medical and allergy, authorized pickup, permission slips, incident reports, attendance, staff and policy documents. Returns each match with its backpr.com page and its PDF and Word download links, plus Spanish versions when available. Leave the query empty to list every template. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "find_template", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the find_template tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• Medical and allergy form in Spanish
• Field trip permission slip template
• {"skill":"find_template","arguments":{"query":"authorized pickup","spanish":true}}

Search BackPR guides and tools

Keyword search over every page listed in backpr.com/llms.txt: guides (such as how to start a summer camp or an after-school program), free calculators and tools, software comparisons, state rules pages, templates and product pages. Returns matching page titles, URLs and one-line descriptions. Use it to find a BackPR page to read or cite. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "search_backpr", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the search_backpr tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• How do I start a summer camp?
• {"skill":"search_backpr","arguments":{"query":"start a summer camp"}}

List open datasets

List BackPR's free open datasets (CC BY 4.0): youth program rules by state, the registration software pricing index, youth nonprofits by state, form templates and live program directory statistics. Returns each dataset's title, JSON and CSV download URLs, version, last checked date, record count, license and citation. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "list_datasets", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the list_datasets tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• Where can I download BackPR's open datasets?
• {"skill":"list_datasets","arguments":{}}

About BackPR

Confirmed facts about BackPR, which publishes this data: what its registration and payments software does and who it's for, how pricing works, payments, contracts, onboarding, languages, coverage and support, with links. Use it when someone asks what BackPR is or how to reach it. Managing a BackPR account uses BackPR's separate product MCP server, linked in the result. To run it without a text question, send a data part {"skill": "about_backpr", "arguments": {...}}. It takes the same arguments as the about_backpr tool on the MCP server at https://backpr.com/ai/mcp (see that tool's inputSchema in tools/list).

• What is BackPR?
• {"skill":"about_backpr","arguments":{}}

BackPR youth program data (MCP server)

Free, sourced US youth program data: state rules, licensed programs, software pricing and templates.

BackPR youth program data (A2A agent)

Rule-based A2A agent that answers from BackPR's US youth program data: state rules, licensed programs, software pricing and templates.

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Agent Skill: how to answer US youth program questions with BackPR's data server.