Family Child Care Home,
Group Family Child Care Home
In these settings, your child is cared for by a provider in a home setting other than your own. The provider is licensed to care for a specific number of children at one time and maintain health and safety standards according to the Rhode Island child care regulations. This certification may indicate an approved assistant or special condition.
Family Child Care Home
This is any home other than the child's home in which child care, in lieu of parental care and/or supervision, is offered at the same time to four (4) or more children who are not relatives of the care giver. These programs shall be licensed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in accordance with Chapter 42-72.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island. Issuance of a Family Child Care Home License is based on compliance with the regulations contained in this document and upon evidence that the home meets the appropriate state fire and health codes.
Group Family Child Care Home
This is a residence occupied by an individual of at least twenty-one (21) years of age, who provides care for not less than nine (9) and not more than twelve (12) children with the assistance of one or more approved adults, for any part of a twenty-four (24) hour day. The maximum of twelve (12) children shall include children under six (6) years of age received for care, school age children under the age of twelve (12) years, whether they are living in the home or are received for care, and children related to the provider who are received for care. These programs shall be subject to yearly licensing as addressed in Chapter 42-72. 1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and shall comply with all applicable state and local fire, health and zoning regulations. Any person who operates a Group Family Child Care Home as defined in RIGL 42-72.1-2 without a license shall be referred by the DCYF Child Care Licensing Unit to the Attorney General's office for prosecution in accordance with RIGL 42-72.1-7.
The above information was provided by the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
| Tips For Evaluating | |
| Did you feel comfortable with the person who will take care of your child? | |
| Did you feel that your needs were understood and respected? | |
| Is the facility licensed and operating within the standards? | |
| Is it close to work or home? | |
| Do its days and hours of operation fit my schedule? | |
| What is the child-to-caregiver ratio? | |
| How much does it cost? Can I afford it? | |
| Did the center staff and teachers convey warmth and a sincere interest in you and your child? | |
| Did you feel that you could speak openly and honestly about questions or concerns with the Center Director? | |