STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY CHILD CARE
CONSUMER AWARENESS INFORMATION
Family Child Care (FCC) is provided by the home of a licensed provider for up to eight children with one
adult or up to 14 children with one adult and one assistant. FCC homes provide a home like setting.
Making sure that the licensed FCC homes are providing safe care is the job of the licensing agency, the
parents and the provider.
HEALTH and SAFETY
WHAT SHOULD THE FAMILY
CHECKLIST
CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDE?
You should check for basic health and safety practices in
You should get answers to these questions before placing your
child in the home:
the home. Your FCC Provider, by state law and regulation,
must do the following:
Is the home clean and safe?
Are there enough toys and games?
Get a license from the local licensing agency.
How will my child be disciplined? (Spanking, hitting,
slapping, shaking and so forth are not permitted in
Provide care to no more than eight children (with no
licensed homes.)
more than two children under age 2) or 14 children
What meals will my child be given?
with an assistant (with no more than 3 children under
age 2).
How will the food I bring be stored and prepared?
Is there enough room (indoor and outdoor) for my child to
Make sure the home has heat in cold weather and is
play?
cool in hot weather.
What activities are planned for my child?
How will my child be cared for when he or she gets sick?
Keep detergents and cleaning products out of
children’s reach.
How many other children will be in care?
What ages are the other children?
Make sure swimming pools are fenced or have a pool
What are the sleeping/napping/rest arrangements?
cover.
How will I find out if my child is hurt or injured while in care?
Baby gates must block stairs in facilities when children
less than five years old are in care.
DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING WITH THE PROVIDER:
Store guns, other weapons, and poisons in locked
Setting times for arrival and pickup.
areas.
Bringing items from home (food, toys, change of diapers,
change of clothes, toothbrush, infant furniture, and so forth) .
Have an emergency plan in case of fire or earthquake.
Providing instructions for giving medicines or special food.
Keep an emergency information card on every child in
Providing telephone numbers for home, work, spouse’s
work, doctor and neighbor.
care.
Providing a list of names and telephone numbers of people
Keep a fire extinguisher and working smoke alarm in
who may pick up your child.
the FCC home.
GOOD CHILD CARE INCLUDES THESE THINGS:
Provide a smoke free environment.
A provider who provides warm and loving care and guidance
Not use baby walkers, bouncers or similar items.
for your child, and who works with you and your family to
make sure your child grows and learns in the best way
possible.
A home that keeps your child safe, secure, and healthy.
Activities that help your child grow mentally, physically,
socially and emotionally.
Your involvement in your child’s care.
LIC 9212 (10/05)
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