Starting, operating, or expanding a family child care business

Family child care is a home-based business that lets you earn income by caring for children in your home.

There is a need for family child care in every community. The need is especially great for infant care and for older children before and after school hours.

The basic requirements are pretty simple. To start with, you need to:

  • enjoy working with children,
  • be able to provide a nurturing, safe environment. The child care resource center (CCRC) in your community will help you with the rest.

Below are some informative documents you may find helpful.

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Family Start-up Budget Family Operations Budget
Steps to Becoming a Family Provider  Family Care Self Evaluation 
Tax Facts IRS Forms
Family Provider Grant Program Food Program for Family Care
Restrictive Covenants Marketing Your Family Child Care
Family Child Care Insurance Bibliography
Purchase of Care Information Supply Catalogs
Child Care Terms Resources for Further Technical Assistance
Deduction of Meal Expenses

 

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