Looking for Child Care?

 

 

Choosing quality care for your child is important. Safe and positive child care sets the stage for the healthy growth and development of your child. There are many different types of care available , from family providers offering child care in their homes, to facility based childcare. We are here to help make your search for care easier with  customized referrals, information on programs that help with the cost of child care, and interview assistance.

 

 

  

Child Care Referral

 

By Phone:

If you need assistance finding a child care provider, call us toll free: (800) 881-5786 or (315) 568-0945 ext. 201 or (315) 781-1491 ext. 201 complete the Parent Referral Form and attach as an email or print and mail to us.  We will provide you, at no charge, an up-to-date list of child care options in your area.

 

Our Referral Counselors can also provide information about subsidy dollars to help pay for child care, and explain the different types of care available. We can also assist  you with questions to ask care givers during telephone and on-site interviews. "As You Think About Child Care" resources are also available in our Documents & Printable section for parents or at www.ocfs.state.ny.us

 

Child and Family Resources, Inc. is  Best Practice Certified

   

 

Throughout New York State, Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) are an invaluable link between families, child care providers, and communities. CCR&Rs educate families about high-quality care and help them find it; recruit and train new providers; offer providers technical assistance; and encourage government, business leaders, and the public to support the expansion of high-quality services. In 2006, Child & Family Resources began the process of certification including an agency self assessment, policy and practice evaluation and an on-site review.  Successful completion of the certification signifies that the CCR&R is a high quality, professionally run organization that uses sound business practices.

  

Child and Family Resources has been recognized by New York State Child Care Coordinating Council for the successful completion of the Best Practices Certification Process. For assistance with questions or concerns regarding the quality of child care resource and referral service delivery please contact our Executive Director.  

 

Child Care Provider Concerns

 

Regulations and compliance profiles for child care providers who are registered or licensed can be viewed on the Office of Children and Family Services website www.ocfs.state.ny.us.

If you have concerns about a child care provider, call the Child Care Complaint Line at  (800) 732-5207

To report child abuse and neglect call  (800) 342-3720

 

 

Types of Legal Care in New York State

 

Legal Exempt/Informal

Care Excluded from OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services) regulation such as: 

• Informal Family Care - Providers with only 1 or 2 children other than their own or those with any number of related children or those caring for children less than 3 hours per day 
• In - Home Care - when a caregiver comes to your home to watch your children
• Nursery School and Pre - Kindergarten Programs - A program that is not in someone's home that cares for children three hours a day or less. Pre - K  programs offered by many public schools for 4 - 5 year olds children during the school year

School Age Child Care –  Registered 

Serves school age children (5-12yrs) only
The maximum number of children allowed depends on size of program space and ages of children within the group

Day Care Center –  Registered / Licensed

Small Day Care Centers with less than 7 children are registered 
All other day care centers are licensed
The maximum number of children allowed depends on size of program space and ages of children within the group

 

Group Family Day Care –  Licensed 

Must have an approved assistant working with the provider

Care is located in an approved residence

 

Maximum Capacity:

“10+2” - 10 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years, with no more than 4 infants, plus 2 additional school-aged children ages 5-12 years.  

 - OR -
“12+2”  - 12 children between the ages of 2 years and 12 years, plus 2 additional school-aged children ages 5–12 years  

  * Provider’s own school age children do not count in capacity.

Family Child Care – Registered 

Care is located in an approved residence

 

Maximum Capacity: 

 “5+2” - 5 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years, with no more than 2 infants, plus 2 additional school-aged children ages 5-12 years.

-OR-

 “6+2” - 6 children between the ages of  2 years and 12 years, plus 2 additional school-aged children ages 5-12 years.

 * Provider’s own school age children do not count in capacity.