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Provider Services promotes and protects the health and safety of children who are cared for in family child care homes. This is accomplished through:
- Permits and Regulations
- USDA Child Care Food Program
Permits and Regulations
Chapter 30 of the Code of Fairfax requires that persons in Fairfax County obtain a County Home Child Care Permit if they are caring for up to five children (other than their own) in their homes. Provider Services staff ensure compliance with the ordinance by assessing, monitoring and providing technical assistance to new applicants and providers who renew their permit each year.
Learn more about how you can start a family child care business by obtaining a County Home Child Care Permit.
USDA Child Care Food Program
The USDA Child Care Food Program promotes good nutrition for young children and helps family child care providers earn extra money by providing reimbursement for some child care food costs. Participating child care providers receive on-going training and information to help them plan nutritious meals for children in their care.
Training
Both programs within Provider Services offer workshops to help prospective family child care providers start a successful child care business. These training opportunities include workshops on applying for a child care permit, setting up a safe child care environment, keeping records, serving nutritious meals and other health and safety topics.
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