CHILD CARE CHOICES

CHILD CARE CHOICES

Child Care Centers - Child care centers include day care centers, preschools, nursery schools, and Head Start Programs. Centers need a license.

Group Day Care Homes - Homes in which two or more adults provide care for up to 12 children. These homes require a license.

Family Day Care Homes - Homes where an adult cares for one to six children. Family homes must be licensed.

Relative Care Provider - A child's grandparent/step-grandparent, great-grandparent/step-great-grandparent, aunt/step-aunt, uncle/step-uncle, adult sibling/step-sibling who provides care in his/her home. Relative providers must be at least 18 years old and registered with the Department of Human Services.

Day Care Aide - A person you employ to care for your child(ren) in your home. Aides must be at least 18 years old and registered with the Department of Human Services.

A good child care setting: respects children, parents, and caregivers; has open and on-going communication; and a shared plan for the well-being of children.