In Utah Family Child Care means a provider does child care in their home. The adult/child ratios are 1 adult to 8 children with no more than 2 children under the age of 2 or 1 adult to 6 children with no more than 3 children under the age of 2
Large Family Child Care means a provider does child care in their home. The adult/ratios are 2 adults to 9-16 children with no more than 4 children under the age of 2 
 

Why Do Parents Choose Family Child Care Providers?

Parents choose family child care because they want to keep their children in a home-like environment. They prefer to relate to a single caregiver and believe that children are healthier, happier and more secure in smaller groups.

Some parents like having all their children in the same group, or trust what they learned about the provider from friends. Sometimes they choose family child care because they find it closer to home, less expensive or more flexible.