Some things to think about before starting a Family Child Care Home:
Would you enjoy spending
a lot of time caring for young children?
Would you enjoy
communicating with parents about their children's growth and development?
Is your home suitable
(e.g., absence of lead paint) for a family child care home?
Does your home have
sufficient space to allow you to care for young children? (Space is needed for
projects and activities, indoor and outdoor active play, meals, naptime, and a
sanitary diapering area.)
Do you have outdoor play
space (enclosed yard or fenced public park within easy walking distance)?
Will your family be
supportive of your running a family child care program in your home?
If you have children of
your own, will they adapt well to sharing their home with other children for a
significant amount of time during the week?
Can you keep track of
the business details of running a family child care home?
