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Professional staff will work with you to help you
find quality child care in:
regulated child care homes
child care centers
school age child care programs
Every Parent Should Know the Law:
New York State law requires that any one caring for more than two children on a regular
basis, for more than three hours per day be regulated. Child care programs and providers must meet New York State's minimum
requirements for health, safety, nutrition and programming.
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Thoroughly explore your child care options before making your choice. Interview and
visit several providers. Check references. The following checklist can assist you in asking some important questions.
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- Is the program authorized by NYS to provide care?
- Is the setting safe, healthy, clean?
- Are toys safe and age appropriate?
- Are medicines, cleaning products and other poisonous substances locked away?
- Is the provider/teacher warm and friendly and responsive to children's
needs?
- What training or workshops has the provider/teacher had?
- Is the program age appropriate with varied activities?
- Are nutritious meals and snacks served?
- Are parents welcome any time?
- Are you comfortable talking with the provider/teacher?
- Do the hours of operation meet your needs?
- What are the options when your child is sick?
- What if the provider/teacher is sick?
- Does the situation feel right to you?
If you have a concern about a child
care program/provider,
call the NYS Child Care Complaint Line:
1-800-732-5207
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