Getting Started
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 schedule an orientation by contacting Erykah Davis at 518-873-3207 Ext. 246. At this free session information is provided on the requirements of the registration/licensing process, such as:
- Fingerprinting
- Required Health and Safety Training classes
- Child abuse background check
- Avoiding common application mistakes
- Initial home safety inspection
On-going Technical Assistance is also available by contacting Erykah at 518-873-3207 ext. 246 or email edavis@acapinc.org. ACAP Child Care Training Specialists can provide professional support using appropriate tools to help assess and improve the child care environment.
How to start a Child Care Center or School-Age Program
ACAP Child care 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 established requirements to help ensure the health and safety of children in care. ACAP Child Care can provide application materials, information about the process of starting a program, help with understanding regulations, and required trainings.
For information on how to start a child care center or school-age program outside of your home, contact Erykah at 518-873-307 ext. 246 or email edavis@acapinc.org.
Resources
There are many resources available to help potential providers in developing a quality child care program. Click on the links below to find out more information on each topic.
- Child Care Aware: provides information you can use to help you decide if running a child care business is a good investment for you.
- Quality Stars NY : provides steps and resources to providing quality child care.
- NYS Regulations can be found at: http://childcareaware.org/child-care-providers/training
- Licensing information may be accessed at: www.ocfs.state.ny.us
- For information on Subsidy or Federal and State Financial Assistance Programs go to:Essex County Department of Social Services
Do You Suspect Abuse or Maltreatment?
Report it Now By Calling the Child Abuse Hotline: at 1-800-342-3720