Anyone can do child care in their own home without being certified or licensed as long as they have no more than six children in their care at any given time. This includes any children of their own under the age of six. A provider must be certified by the county or licensed by the state to receive payment from public funds. Certified providers receiving payment from the county are paid once a month. No taxes or other payments are made out of this income.
Providers receive no benefits such as health insurance, retirement, paid vacations, or unemployment.
Providers are responsible for filing all taxes and social security and paying any fees due. Providing liability insurance to cover the child care business.