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Facility Types

When seeking quality child care, consider various settings that cater to your child's needs and your family's preferences. Below are available care options:
 

1. Licensed Facilities:

  • Child Care Centers
  • Large Family Child Care Homes of (up to 14 children)
  • Small Family Child Care (up to 8 children)
  • Typically situated in public and private schools, religious institutions, or facilities owned or leased by the provider.
 

2. Licensed Exempt Facilities:

  • Before and after-school programs at school sites
  • School districts
  • Facilities like YMCA centers
 

3. Licensed Exempt Individuals:

  • Family child care is offered in the caregiver's private residence
  • Care givers can be relatives and friends
  • Can accommodation up to eight children with one adult 
  • Can accommodate up to 14 children with one adult and one assistant provider
  • May require Trust-Line criminal background check.
 

4. Early Education Programs:

Early education programs offer structured learning environments designed to promote early childhood development and school readiness.