Variety of Child Care Programs

Child care is offered in many places and by many persons and agencies that provide a variety of services.

Child Care Type	Description
Relatives and friends	Children are cared for by grandparents, aunts, uncles, other relatives, or friends, providing both continuity and stability.
Family	An individual caregiver provides care and education for a small group of children in his or her home.
Intergenerational	Child care programs integrate children and the elderly in an early childhood and adult care facility.
Center-based	Center-based child care is conducted in specially designed and constructed centers, churches, YMCAs and YWCAs, and other such facilities.
Employer-sponsored	To meet the needs of working parents, some employers are providing child care at the work site.
Proprietary	Some child care centers are run by corporations, businesses, or individual proprietors for the purpose of making a profit; these programs often emphasize an educational component.
Before- and after-school	Public schools, center-based programs, community and faith-based agencies, and individuals all offer programs that extend the school day with tutoring, special activities, and a safe space.

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