What is the difference between a preschool program and the preschool activities offered by my family child care provider?
The activities themselves are similar but the environment in which they are presented is different. Family child care is a multi-age environment whereas preschools have a group of children that are the same age. The adult to child ratio in family child care is 1:7 and preschool is 1:10. Preschool activities are offered throughout the day in a child care facility. Preschool programs are usually offered 2-3 days per week for a 2 hour period each day.
