How to Start a Child Care Program
How to Start a Family Child Care Program in the Home
Interested in starting a Family Child Care program in your home? The best way to begin is to attend a Family Child Care Information Session. In this free two hour class, information is provided on the requirements of the entire registration/licensing process, such as:
- Fingerprinting
- 15-hour Health and Safety Training class
- Child abuse background check
- Avoiding common application mistakes
- Initial home safety inspection
How to Start a Child Care Center
For information on how to start a child care program outside of your home, contact Mary Miranda at 518 426-7181 x 306 or email mmiranda@cdcccc.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.
Call Mary Miranda at (518) 426-7181 Ext. 306, or email mmiranda@cdcccc.org for a schedule of classes in convenient locations. Please include name, address, and telephone number when emailing.
