The homelike atmosphere provided by Family Child Care encourages children to respond actively to their total environment. The young child relates with one or two consistent adults and can easily form friendships with other children.
There is always plenty of attention and equipment around. A small situation allows for spontaneous and flexible programming with emphasis on sharing and helping.
Increasingly, parents need to work and/or study outside their homes. Family Child Care offers a viable option to families through the provision of safe, reliable, high quality care for children.
Sometimes it involves using an entire home, while other times, only part of a home is used. The importance of a homelike atmosphere and family centered activities are highly emphasized.