Operating a Child Care Program

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Applications (sample applications only)

The application samples below are provided only as a general reference. To obtain a current application, access the required online orientation on the Become A Child Care Provider page.

• Day Care Center Application Package - SAMPLE (outside of NYC)
  ( PDF Day Care Center Application Package - SAMPLE 2.1 MB)
• Family Day Care Application Package - SAMPLE
  ( PDF Family Day Care Application Package - SAMPLE 4.3 MB)
• Group Family Day Care Application Package - SAMPLE
  ( PDF Group Family Day Care Application Package - SAMPLE 2.9 MB)
• School-Age Child Care Application Package - SAMPLE
  ( PDF School-Age Child Care Application Package - SAMPLE 5.5 MB)
• Small Day Care Center Application Package - SAMPLE
  ( PDF Small Day Care Center Application Package - SAMPLE 736 KB)

Resource & Oversight Agencies

• OCFS Division of Child Care Services Regional Offices
• Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
• County Departments of Social Services

Additional Information

• Product Recall Checklists and Information
• Information on Lead (NYS Department of Health)
• Information on Radon
• Information on Pesticides
• Health Insurance for Children, Families, & Small Businesses
• Liability Insurance Information for Child Care Providers