FAMILY DAY CARE IS.........
Professional childcare in a home setting. This offers each child a consistent, small group environment in which to grow and thrive. |
CONNECTICUT FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDERS MUST MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS:
- medical examination
- police background check including fingerprinting
- interview and home inspection by Dept. of Public Health
- home must have first aid kit, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers
- consist of private family homes caring for not more than six children, including the provider's own children not in school full time
- During the regular school year, a maximum of three additional children who are in school full time, including the provider's own children are permitted
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ADVANTAGES OF FAMILY DAY CARE:
- home-like setting
- small group environment
- consistent caregiver
- can accommodate age mix of children, allowing siblings to be cared for together
- flexible and adaptable to parents' work schedule
- neighborhood based, convenient and economical
- wide variety of choice of homes and lifestyles
- flexibility to meet each childs needs and interests during the day
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NORTHWEST C.A.R.E.
FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION
Winsted, CT 06098
(860)379-7267
(860)618-3724
rstrycharz@sbcglobal.net |