Since most mothers are now in the workforce, there is a large need for licensed family child care providers. Walk into any business in Northeast Colorado and odds are you’ll find at least one person there with a child in a licensed family child care home.
Parents don’t just hire a baby sitter anymore. They hire a licensed family child care provider who has taken classes in medication administration, universal precautions, first aid, CPR and 15 hours of pre-licensing training. She had her house minutely inspected and brought up to state licensing standards and is most likely on a food program to provide nutrition meal. She has purchased hundreds of dollars of fabulous equipment, toys, books and games for children to play with and she provides many hours of developmentally appropriate experiences for the children in her care.
It takes a special person to be a licensed family child care provider. Licensed family child care providers are dedicated to their profession. They provide the kind of high-quality care our families and children require. It’s an important role. We know that family child care providers play a significant role in the school readiness of children. Child care is a place where young children learn and play.
If you have ever thought about becoming a licensed family child care provider, now is a great time to start. To find out how to become a licensed family child care provider contact your local Northeast Colorado Child Care Resource and Referral staff person.