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A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is operated in the licensee's own home. A Family Child Care Home provides non-medical care and supervision to 14 or fewer children in a homelike environment for less than 24 hours. To become a Family Child Care provider, you will need to be licensed. Here are a few good reasons for you to make the effort to become a licensed Family Child Care provider.
	You are licensed by the State of California.
	Resource and Referral agencies (R&Rs) refer parents to you.
	Your home is considered safe and meets basic health and safety requirements.
	You can use your child care expenses as business expenses. This allows you to deduct the expenses in full when you file your income tax forms.
	You may be able to receive reimbursements for the meals and snacks you serve to the children in your care through the Child Care Food Program.
STEPS TO BECOMING A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER
STEP 1	Community Care Licensing Orientation
STEP 2	Your Application
STEP 3	Community Care Licensing Acceptance
STEP 4	Pre-Licensing Inspection
	Where To Get Help To Become A Licensed Family Child Care Provider