California
California uses family child care home categories. Capacity changes based on children enrolled, assistant coverage, and whether the provider meets large-family-child-care conditions.
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Texas
Texas distinguishes listed homes, registered homes, and licensed homes. The right path depends on child count, relationship to the children, and how many unrelated children you plan to serve.
Florida
Florida supports family day care and larger family child care homes. Capacity and assistant needs shift with the number and ages of children in care.
New York
New York uses family day care and group family day care categories. The line between them depends on child count, assistant use, and age mix.