Family Child Care Homes Directory

Browse 76,423 licensed family child care homes drawn from state child care licensing registries. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Start with a state, county, or city.

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What family child care homes provide

Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

Locate family child care homes by state

California 14,623 family child care homes Massachusetts 6,517 family child care homes Minnesota 5,654 family child care homes Texas 4,633 family child care homes New York 4,401 family child care homes Washington 4,246 family child care homes Maryland 3,792 family child care homes Connecticut 3,127 family child care homes Wisconsin 2,816 family child care homes Kansas 2,629 family child care homes Florida 2,613 family child care homes Indiana 2,071 family child care homes Nebraska 1,954 family child care homes Ohio 1,833 family child care homes Iowa 1,789 family child care homes
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Choosing a family child care home

When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I know about a family child care home?
In short, a family child care home provide licensed home-based care for small groups of children. Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.
How many family child care homes does this directory include?
This directory currently contains 76,423 licensed family child care homes in 40 states and territories, sourced from state child care licensing registries.
How can I pick a family child care home?
When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Processing date of the data: 2026-10-07. This directory is for information only and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

For general information only. This website shares public data and general information about child care providers. It does not offer professional advice, and it cannot replace a visit to a provider, a review of public licensing records, or a conversation with the people you trust.

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