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Open a Family Child Care Business

Opening a family child care program−where you provide quality child care from your home−can be a rewarding career. Ohio-based family child care programs are licensed to care for up to 12 children at one time from the comfort of your own home and during the hours you set. Many families choose family child care providers because of the home setting and individualized care and education.

Some reasons to open a family child care program:

  • You love children and want to ensure children in your care receive the critical quality early education and care they need to thrive.
  • You can be your own boss and take care of your own children as part of your business.
  • Your schedule can follow whatever hours that work best for your schedule. Your program can be open during standard business hours or you could choose to provide weekend, holiday and/or evening care to accommodate the needs of the families you serve.
  • It’s an opportunity to play a key role in the lives of the children in your care and fill an essential role in the local community

Here are resources to help you work through the licensing process.

Documents

  • How-to-Guide for Family Child Care Licensing
  • Family Child Care Pre-Licensing Workbook
  • Family Child Care Guide to Creating a Handbook
  • Family Child Care Website Resources and Password Keeper
  • Learn About Written Emergency Plans
  • How Insurance Protects Family Child Care Providers

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