Family Childcare is care for your child in a providers home. Parents that prefer a more personalized & intimate childcare experience for their children would find that a family childcare setting would be a great option.

Family childcare homes provide a warm and welcoming environment similar to a child's home. This makes an easier transition from the child's home to a providers home compared to a large group center.

In family childcare you have the same provider caring for your children on a regular basis. This consistency helps children build a strong bond with the provider having a positive impact on their social and emotional development.

Family childcare homes have a smaller group of children they care for at one time. This allows for more individual attention and care.  With a small group of children it's a healthier option as less germs and illnesses are being spread around compared to a large group setting.

Family childcare homes care for children of mixed ages. This can be great for children allowing them to learn from and interact with kids of different stages of development. Providers can provide personalized individualized learning opportunities to each child in care.

With licensed providers homes are inspected by a state licensor and food program coordinators for health, safety & cleanliness in a providers home ensuring all requirements are being met. Providers are trained in CPR, First Aid, Abuse Head Trauma, SIDS, Child Abuse along with yearly continuing education classes. Providers and all family members residing in the providers home must have a background check and FBI fingerprint scan done on a regular basis.

Family childcare providers who participate in a food program will provide nutritious meals and snacks for your children. This is very beneficial for parents who are concerned with their child's diet.

Family childcare homes are usually less expensive than group centers. This can be helpful for families on a tight budget.

Family childcare homes offer many great benefits for parents and children. From the home like environment with personalized care. Children can have a positive impact on their social, emotional, cognitive development skills and so much more!

Not all family childcare providers will be a good match for every family or none at all. Parents have to decide what kind of childcare they want for their children for what is best.

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