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These caregivers often provide services in
the caregiver's homes. Regulations for family child care
providers vary from state to state, but if the caregiver is
looking after four or more children there are voluntary
regulations program provided by the state. All states
require minimum health, safety, and nutrition standards.
Most states require family
child care providers to have a criminal records check
and/or child
abuse and neglect clearance. Many states require
providers to have pre-service and/or on-going training. Most
states inspect family
child care homes annually or on a random sample basis. |
