Licensed family day care providers are typically listed with the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R). Many licensed providers will utilize local newspapers to advertise their vacancies when they occur. Many of these providers will maintain waiting lists should they not have a suitable vacancy when you contact them.
When families talk to the CCR&R, they should request information about licensing and regulation in their area. Is there a violations or complaints tracking system? If so, be sure to check this against the provider list you receive.
Child Care Aware, a program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies maintains of a directory of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies who maintain lists of family day care providers, as well as other local child care resources. A visit to their web site is helpful if family daycare or daycare centers are options you are seriously considering.
Additional information about the licensure requirements in your state may be found at The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care.
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