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 "Whoever receives one of these children in My name receives Me;and whoever receives me, receives not Me but Him who sent me." Mark 9:37 What is Family Child Care? Today, more than half of all children under the age of six have mothers who work outside the home and most of these children go to family child care homes, not daycare centers. What is family child care? Simply put, it is child care that is offered in the provider's home. Quality providers are entrepreneurs who take pride in their small businesses and continually challenge themselves to remain at the leading edge of the child care profession. Many parents choose home setting for their children because they recognize that such settings have several important benefits. They are often conveniently located; they can accommodate siblings of different ages; and they generally consist of small groups of children to offer individual attention and a calmer atmosphere. Perhaps the most important reason why parents choose family child care is that they can depend on reliable and consistent care from one provider. How can parents find quality family child care? Just as you would ask your friends and acquaintances for personal referrals, when looking for a doctor or home decorator-that's the best way to seek out good family child care as well. Most provider's credit the bulk of their business is from word of mouth as well as referral obtained by professional organizations. How can parents distinguish between a quality provider and a babysitter? Look for affiliations with one or more programs like a USDA Approved Food Program, or Associations for Licensed Child Care Providers, or National Associated for Family Child Care. Memberships in such as these show a commitment to offering the best quality of child care possible. While finding an exceptional provider may seem like a daunting task, rest assure that we do exist in large numbers! The search is well worth the effort--after all, don't your children deserve the best? All Rights Reserved |
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