Title: Family Child Care Homes - Child Development (CA Dept of Education)
Headings: Family Child Care Homes
Family Child Care Homes
Ratios
Staff qualifications
Points to consider in choosing family child care
Toys
In-Home Care
Care About Quality Table of Contents
Questions: Early Learning and Care Division | 916-322-6233

Content: The types of family child care homes vary widely, from the neighborhood parent who cares for a few children to a large family child care home that cares for up to 14 children. A family child care home is a business. You should expect professional service and should treat your provider as a professional. Ratios
The number of children cared for at a family child care home may vary, depending on the age of the children and whether an assistant is pre-sent. The children of the provider and assistant who are under the age of ten are included in determining the adult-to-child ratio. When looking at a family child care home: Find out how many adults and children are present. Ask the provider the number of children she is licensed for. Ask if she cares for school-age children. Finally, when you contact your local resource and referral agency and Community Care Licensing, double-check the ratio.