Are you thinking of starting a child care program? Families in Warren, Washington and Hamilton counties need high quality child care! You have the opportunity to help families in the community by becoming a family child care provider or opening a child care center or school-age program. There are many considerations before beginning the process. Please take a moment to go through each of the topics listed below. Although it may not seem like every step applies to you … it does! If you decide that opening a child care program is right for you, please call the Child Care Network at 518 798-7972 or toll-free 800-807-3224, send an email to info@saccn.org or click here for an on-line inquiry form.
Source: Child Care Aware/Child Care Providers: http://childcareaware.org/child-care-providers
Download a PDF that explains the steps to becoming a registered family child care provider in New York.
Finances and Your New Child Care Business
Health and Safety is required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to open a family or group family child care program. Check our calendar for upcoming dates for the next series.
The Southern Adirondack Child Care Network provides support for people and organizations that are interested in starting a Child Care Center or School-Age Child Care programs in their communities. To obtain a registration, the applicant must show that the child care program meets requirements that the state has established to help ensure the health and safety of children in care. For information on how to start a child care center or school-age program outside of your home, contact Pam Conine at 518 798-7972, extension 206 or via email at coninep@saccn.org.
In addition, the New York State Division of Child Care Services Albany Regional Office holds a free Child Care Center Orientation class on the 2nd Monday of every month from 1-3pm. For more information on registering for this class, contact New York State Division of Child Care Services Albany Regional Office at (518) 402-3038.