February 23, 2019

Watch the recording and download the slides from our family child care decline webinar

*Data on slides 8, 10, and 11 have been updated. Please download the slides for updated data.

Presented on February 20, 2019 by Gemma DiMatteo, Research Director and Keisha Nzewi, Public Policy Director

Licensed family child care homes (FCCH) play an important role in the child care market. Compared to centers, they're more likely to care for infants, offer flexible/non-traditional hours of care, and are more affordable for families. However, the number of FCCHs across the state saw a steep decline after the Great Recession, and has never recovered. This webinar explores the statewide and regional trends over the past decade, and delves into the economic and social factors that uniquely influence these providers.

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Fact sheet on the decline of family child care in California

Results from our survey of family child care providers