Izzi at Family Child Care
What Is Family Child Care?
Family child care is exactly what it sounds like — early learning in a home-based setting, run by a qualified provider, for a small group of children (serving ages x to x). Instead of a large classroom environment, your child learns and grows in a warm, home-like space with more one-on-one attention and a consistent daily rhythm.
At Izzi, our family child care providers are part of our network, which means families get the intimacy of a home setting plus the quality curriculum and program support.
How Is It Different from Our Center-Based Programs?
| Family Child Care | Center-Based Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Ages | TBD | Depends on Site |
| Setting | Home-based, small group | Classroom-based, larger group |
| Group Size | Smaller, mixed-age groups | Larger, often age-grouped classrooms |
| Hours |
Often more flexible | Set center hours |
| Environment | Home-like, family feel | School-like, structured facility |
| Curriculum & Support | Same Izzi standards, delivered in-home | Same Izzi standards, delivered in-center |
Both options follow Izzi's early learning standards and Head Start guidelines — the difference is really about setting and feel, not quality or curriculum. Some families prefer the home environment for younger children or siblings learning together; others prefer the resources and social exposure of a center. Neither is "better" — it's about finding the best fit for your family.
Who Is Family Child Care a Good Fit For?
Families with infants, toddlers, and mixed-age siblings who want them cared for together
Parents who want a smaller, more personal environment
Families needing flexible scheduling that a center's hours may not accommodate
Children who thrive with more individualized attention
How Do I Get Started?
Enrolling is simple:
Check eligibility — Family child care through Izzi follows the same Head Start eligibility guidelines as our centers.
Connect with our team — We'll match you with a provider near you and walk you through availability.
Tour and meet your provider — See the space and meet the person who'll be caring for your child.
Enroll — Complete enrollment paperwork and get a start date.