Concerns & Complaints

In New York, legal child care programs are required to have a current license or registration. With only a few exceptions, every program that cares for more than two children three hours or more per day must have a current license or registration certificate. When you visit a regulated child care facility, ask to see the license or registration certificate. Providers who work in regulated programs have had extensive background checks, and are required to follow a set of regulations set by NYS.

The "Child Care Regulations" are in place to make sure your child is being cared for in a safe and healthy environment. Registered and licensed programs are also periodically inspected to make sure they are in compliance with the regulations. We encourage families to have a basic understanding of the regulations so you can know if your child’s provider is meeting the minimum health & safety standards. Child Care Regulations are available on the Office of Children & Family Services’ website.

If you have any questions about the regulations, Child Care Solutions is here to help you understand them over the phone or in person. 

We recommend you check a program's inspection & compliance history. You can find this on the Office of Children & Family Services’ website. This includes any regulatory violations and current compliance status for those violations. 

To search for a program's inspection & compliance history:

- Visit OCFS's website: http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/ccfs_template.asp

- Enter program details and click “find day care”  

- Click this icon   for program information, including inspection & compliance history