Why Choose Licensed Family Childcare?

Choosing childcare is one of the most important tasks that you will ever do!  It makes all the difference in how children learn, view the world and interact with people throughout their lives.  It is up to YOU to choose the best environment possible.  Be informed to make the best decision about your child’s future in childcare today!

Why be licensed?

In order for a childcare facility to be licensed, they must comply with certain health and safety regulations.

Before a home can be licensed they go through a criminal background check, as well as child abuse registry checks prior to receiving a license.

Medical checkups are required for providers and their families, as well as for the staff and children.

Licensed facilities are required to have health and safety inspections yearly.

First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, Medication Administration training and early childhood education training are required for the provider and any employees.

Appropriate learning materials for every age, nutritious meals and snacks, and fenced play areas are also requirements for licensure.

Inspection reports for licensing are posted where they can be viewed

Advantages of Licensed Family Child Care

Smaller group sizes

Personal relationships

Care in a family setting

Children benefit from sibling like relationships developed in a family child care home setting

Little ones learn quickly from older ones, while being exposed to a broader range of toys, activities and play

My License

I can provide care for full or part-time children at my residence, for children not related to me.  My own children are provided in the ratio.  I can provide care for six children from birth to 16 years, plus two before/after school children.  Only two children under two years of age are allowed.  (8 total children)

A Child Care Center

Staff to Child Ratio:

        Age Group                    Staff to Children

     6 weeks-2 ½ years                   One to five

          2 years                               One to seven

         3-4 years                               One to ten

         4-5 years                            One to twelve

      5 years and older                 One to fifteen

    2 ½ - 6 years (combined)         One to ten

Professional Training

As required by the State, 15 hours of training are required each year to keep the license current.  The subject areas are specified by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and are:

Child growth and development

Healthy and safe environment

Nutrition

Developmentally appropriate practices

Guidance

Family relationships

Cultural and individual diversity

Professionalism