Child Care
& Preschool
in a Family Home
Family child care homes operate from the provider’s home and offer child care and preschool programs in a small-group setting. Family child care homes are licensed and monitored for safety by the State of Colorado.
Many families choose to have their child in home-based programs until their child enters kindergarten.
Benefits of a Family Child Care Home
Small Group Sizes
Family child care home providers usually care for 6 to 8 children at a time. This allows the provider to spend more time with each child. Research shows that small group sizes have a positive impact on child development and safety.
Calmer, Comfortable Environment
Family child care homes provide a warm and welcoming environment that is often calmer than child care centers. This can make the transition for a child easier as they leave their own home for a child care setting.
Consistent Caregiver
In family child care homes, children are cared for by the same provider every day and build strong relationships, which supports healthy development.
Flexible Hours
Family child care homes are often able to offer families more flexible hours than traditional child care centers, including nights and weekends.
Mixed-Age Groups
In families with multiple children, family child care homes allow for children to be cared for in the same setting as their siblings.