### Question
How is the "family child care provider" defined?


### Answer
The term **family child care provider** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9858n* as follows -

> one individual who provides child care services for fewer than 24 hours per day, as the sole caregiver, and in a private residence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9858n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II&ndash;B-CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT**

