The Family Child Care system began in 1991 to train and license Chinese-speaking Asian American women to become family child care providers in their own homes. Each family child care provider is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and manages their own home with ongoing support, supervision and training from the BCNC home visitor.
BCNC's family child care providers are trained professionals and understand that the first few years of a child's development is the time children learn to trust, develop language and social skills, and experience emotional growth. BCNC's family child care system implements high standards for our providers, and provides active support and monitors the provider's curriculum, nutrition program, and overall quality. Regular and ongoing professional training is provided, by BCNC, with the majority of our providers working towards degrees and certificates in early childhood development.
Our family child care providers serve children ages 4 months through 13 years old, with homes open full day, year round. BCNC manages up to 36 children in our family child care system, with each home serving between 4 to 6 children depending on the age of the children enrolled. Some of our providers also participate in a nutrition program and provide home-cooked meals and snacks.
Since parent involvement is crucial for a child's success, our early education staff work closely with parents through regular conferences and frequent formal and informal talks. BCNC maintains an open door policy to encourage parents' active engagement and participation through classroom visits, volunteering, the sharing of ideas and concerns, and serving on an active parent advisory council. Parent meetings, workshops, potlucks and holiday celebrations help complete BCNC's family approach to early education.
Click here for a list of independent providers who receive support from BCNC through membership. These providers operate private family child care homes and being included in this list is not an endorsement or recommendation from BCNC. Please contact our office at 617-635-5129 x1034 for more information.
The Family Child Care system is open year-round. Hours vary with individual providers but cover standard working hours. For more information about the system, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 617-635-5129 x1032.
Private/full fee slots and subsidized slots are available; BCNC maintains a wait list. For more information on fees and availability, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 617-635-5129 x1033.