Facility: A child care or early education center. Centers must be licensed with the state. All new facility registrations will be verified with state databases.
Preschool: An early education facility or provider that focuses on early learning and education. Preschool programs can be full time or part time.
In home: A child care or early education provider who cares for children in their home (in the home of the provider). Licensing varies from state to state. New in home registrations may or may not be verified.
Nanny: A child care or early education provider who offers full time care in the family's home.
Babysitter: A child care or early education provider who offers part time care in the family's home