Child care provider options can include: Child Care Centers -13 or more children at one time, 7 to 12 children if not in a personal residence. Family Child Care Type A Homes -7 to 12 children (or 4 to 12 children if 4 children are under 2 years of age) cared for in the provider’s home. The provider's own children under 6 years of age must be included in the total count.