Ages of Children in Care

Ages of Children in Care Families need care for children for many reasons at different stages of their early lives. Some families need care for their baby as early as a few weeks old because they have to return to work. Some families want to introduce their children...

Suggested Staff Ratios

Suggested Staff Ratios In general, the more adults who are available to care for your child the better! This is called the Teacher:Child ratio. A ratio of 1 adult to 4 infants is typical in a family child care home or center. Some centers require a 1:3 ratio, which is...

Friends, Family and Neighbors

Friends, Family and Neighbors License-exempt child care: Some child care providers in California are classified as license-exempt caregivers and are therefore not subject to the same health and safety standards as licensed care-givers. These caregivers can provide...

Family Child Care

Family Child Care Family Child Care Homes provide care and supervision in the caregiver’s home. California has two types of Family Child Care Homes: Small Family Child Care Homes (with up to 8 children) and Large Family Child Care Homes (with up to 14 children) that...

Choosing Child Care

Choosing Quality Child Care Choosing care is an important decision for families, and there are several options available. You can search for child care near your home or work on MyChildCare.Ca.Gov. Depending on your specific circumstances, you may choose any of the...