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Getting Started as a Childcare Professional
As a child care provider, you wear many hats throughout the day!
You are a caregiver, teacher, small business owner as well as economic development partner. Whether you are starting a new child care business or are a seasoned veteran, Child Care Solutions offers resources and training to help providers build necessary skills and meet the challenges of working in the field of early care and education.
We are here to help with:
STARTING A CHILD CARE BUSINESS
CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
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Become a Childcare Professional
High-quality child care options are needed in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties. Help build a strong community of high-quality child care in CNY by opening your own home child care business!
As a general rule in NY, any child daycare program planning to serve three or more children for more than three hours a day on a regular basis must obtain a license or registration. Child Care Solutions is here to help guide you through the process of becoming licensed or registered! The information below offers a general overview of how to get started. Our Registration Department is here to answer any questions you might have on getting started. Give us a call at (315) 446-1220 or e-mail your question. We are happy to help and our services are always free.
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General Information
Ever consider starting a home child care business? Looking for a new career? Child Care Solutions can help.
Becoming an In-Home Child Day Care Professional.
Step One: View Orientation Video
The first step in opening an in-home child care business is completing the CHILD DAY CARE ORIENTATION ON THE OCFS WEBSITE. You must complete the orientation video in order to request an application for a registration / license. Your Application comes from Albany and may take a few weeks to receive in the mail. Once your application arrives, we are here to help you, free of charge! Our Registrars are available to answer your questions over the phone at (315) 446-1220 or IN PERSON AT OUR OFFICE.
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