Opening a family child care program can give you the opportunity to build a rewarding career, create your own business and provide quality child care that families in your community need.
And you don't have to figure out how to get started on your own.
The Early Childhood Resource Center has knowledgeable, local specialists who can help you understand the process, prepare for licensing, and build a strong foundation for your child care business. From your first questions to opening your doors and growing your program, we're here to help you along the way.
We serve aspiring and current family child care providers in Stark, Summit, Medina, Portage, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties.
Have questions? Start with us.
Call 330.491.3272 or email info@ecresourcecenter.org
to talk with a specialist about your goals, your questions and what comes next.
Could Family Child Care Be Right for You?
Providing child care from your home can be a rewarding way
to work with children, build your own small business and make a difference for
families in your community.
In Ohio, licensed family child care programs can care for up
to 12 children at one time. As a family child care provider, you can create a
program that reflects your interests and the needs of the families you serve.
There are many reasons people choose to start a family child
care business:
- Build a career working with children. Help young
children receive the quality early care and learning experiences they need to
grow and thrive.
- Become your own boss. Build and manage your own small
business while caring for children in your home.
- Create a schedule that works for your program. You
may choose traditional business hours or offer care during evenings, weekends
or other times based on your availability and the needs of families.
- Care for your own children while operating your business.
- Make a difference in your community. Quality child
care helps families work, learn and build stronger futures.
You don't need to have all the answers before you begin. That's where the Early Childhood Resource Center can be your trusted partner.
Already Started? We Can Help.
If you've already begun the licensing process and aren't sure what to do next, reach out to us. Our local specialists can help you understand your next steps, answer questions and connect you with resources to help you move forward.
Call 330.492.3281 or email info@ecresourcecenter.org.
Why Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider?
Becoming licensed is an important step in establishing your
family child care business. Licensing helps you meet Ohio requirements for
operating a family child care program and can also open the door to additional
opportunities for your business.
Some of the benefits include:
- Making child care more affordable for families
- Making it easy for families to find your program
- Access to program to improve the quality of your program
- Access to professional development programs
- Improving the quality of your program,
Local Support from Your First Questions Forward
There are a lot of things to learn when you start a child
care business. Licensing requirements, training, certifications, daily
schedules and the business side (developing a budget, accounting, insurance,
etc.) of running a program can all be new.
You don't have to navigate those steps alone. Our specialists know family child care and understand the
communities we serve. Whether you’re exploring the idea, preparing to become
licensed or already operating your program, we can provide practical guidance
and resources to help you move forward.
Many of our services and resources are available at no or
low cost.
Before You Are Licensed
Wondering where to begin? The Early Childhood Resource Center can help you understand what goes into becoming a licensed family child care provider and prepare for the process. Most importantly, you'll have someone you can turn to when you have questions as we work together to build a plan specific to your goals.
After You Open Your Doors
Our support doesn't have to end when you receive your license.
As your program gets established and your business grows,
our specialists can continue to connect you with resources and opportunities,
including:
- Referrals to families looking for child care in your area
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Small-business support
- Customized support and mentoring
- Coaching
- Opportunities to connect and network with other child care
professionals
Your needs will change as your child care business grows. We
can continue to be a resource along the way.
Have Questions? Start With Us.
Maybe you're just beginning to wonder whether family child care could be right for you. Maybe you're ready to start the licensing process. Or maybe you've already started and could use some help figuring out what comes next.
Talking with a specialist at the Early Childhood Resource Center can be your next step. Our knowledgeable, local specialists can answer your
questions, help you understand the process and connect you with the resources
you need to move forward.
We provide support to family child care providers in Stark,
Summit, Medina, Portage, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Call: 330.491.3272
Email: info@ecresourcecenter.org