Options	Description
Center Based Provider – Level I	Child Care Center provider licensed by the Department of Health (DOH) Licensing Regulation Administration; children are referred to the provider after intake process with DHS representative.
Center Based Provider – Level II	Licensed Child Care Center provider who can conduct child care intake using DHS eligibility requirements.
Family Child Care Home Provider	Home Based Child Care provider licensed by DOH. Children referred to the provider after intake application process with DHS representative.
Child Development Home Satellite System - Level II	Licensed center based providers, non-profit organizations or Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors can conduct child care intake for associated  independent home based providers.
Relative Care Provider	Relatives selected by the parent or guardian to provide care in the child’s home. Parental intake is performed by DHS representative.  Provider intake is performed by Office of the State Superintendant (OSSE).  Provider intake is performed by Office of the State Superintendant (OSSE).
In-home Care Provider	Care provider selected by the parent or guardian to provide care in the child’s home.  It is identified as the “care of last resort”, according to the Day Care Policy Act of 1979, as amended. Parental intake must be performed by DHS representative.
Head Start Programs	Care for children ages 3-5 and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promotes school readiness for children in families at the Federal Poverty Level by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.  Full day and full year programs available.
Pre-Kindergarten Programs	Center Based school readiness programs provide pre-reading and math skills and introductory socialization activities in community-based settings throughout the city.