What are the different types of childcare?
There are 3 main types of childcare: in-home care, family childcare, and center-based care. Choose the caregiver that best meets your needs and your child’s needs. The following information will help you choose the type of care that is best for your family. To find more information on childcare, call Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246 or the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care at 1-800-598-KIDS (5437). In-home Care An in-home caregiver is someone who lives in your home or comes to your home to care for your child. Often, these caregivers are friends or family members. In-home care may be less expensive than other kinds of care if you have three or more children. The caregiver could go out of business at any time or need time off. Consider what your options will be if this happens. In-home care may be a good choice for a child who has special needs or for a child who needs care throughout the night. Family Childcare Family childcare is provided in the home of th
