MARYLAND FAMILY NETWORK

For Child Care Providers

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 childrenbefore 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. Para ver los documentos en español, haga clic aquí (Click pdf file below )

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	Family Child Care Association