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“The USDA and CNS are equal opportunity providers and employers” |
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Get Organized |
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| Finding quality child care is going to take a little homework. If possible, begin gathering basic information several months before you think you will need child care. | |||
| ü Ask your friends and co workers for recommendations | |||
| ü Contact Child Care Finder for names of licensed child care programs and other helpful information | |||
| ü Check to see if your community has a Head Start program or community sponsored pre-kindergarten or after-school program. | |||
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Licensed Child Care Facility Types Family Child Care Home: Care provided in the provider’s own home for up to 10 children. Family Child Care Center: Care provided in a residential or commercial structure for up to 15 children. Child Care Center: Care provided for 16 or more children.
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Licensing Staff:Child Ratios* The number of children a caregiver can care for is determined by the Child Care Licensing Rules. This number is based on the ages of the children and the number of caregivers present to care for the children. Staff:child ratios are important to assure safety for your child and that your child will get the attention and care that he/she needs. |
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Family Child Care Homes with one caregiver should never have more than 10 children with a maximum of 2 children under 2 years of age. When there are only 8 children in care, one caregiver may care for up to 4 children under the age of 3. Family Child Care Centers may provide care for up to 15 children. However, when more than 10 children are present, there must be 2 caregivers caring for the children. Child Care Centers are subject to the following Adult:Child ratios: |
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| Child’s Age Adult:Child Ratio | |||
| Birth - 12 Months | 1:4 | ||
| 12 mos. - 24 mos. | 1:5 | ||
| 24 mos. - 36 mos. | 1:8 | ||
| 3 Year Olds | 1:10 | ||
| 4 & 5 Year Olds | 1:12 | ||
| 6-12 Year Olds | 1:18 | ||