• The Child Care Council is the designated Registrar for Family Day Care homes and School Age Child Care Programs in Chemung County. This is a contract through the Chemung County Department of Social Services and is overseen by the Rochester Regional Office of Children and Family Services.

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• There is a need for additional high-quality child care programs for children. Many providers decide to open a Family Day Care home when they have their own children and opt to stay home with them. If operated as a professional business and providing a high-quality program will result in a rewarding career and viable employment.

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• Family Day Care homes and School-Age child care programs must comply with all NYS regulations governing the type of care they are providing. ​​
   

• Persons interested in opening a Family Day Care Home or School Age Program can visit the NYS OCFS website – ocfs.ny.gov and click on child care. There are many resources on this site including the regulations and a Child Day Care Orientation. One can request an application at the end of the Orientation. 

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• The Child Care Council provides technical assistance through the process of opening a program and conducts on-site monitoring visits as well as complaint investigations.

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• NYS Office of Children and Family Services is responsible for approval or denial of registration applications.

 

• NYS Office of Children and Family Services licenses Group Family Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers.