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Child Care Solutions offers personalized referrals to licensed and regulated child care providers, alongside expert guidance for your family’s unique needs. Select from the options below to start your Child Care Search.
Need Assistance? To speak directly with a Family Services Specialist, please call (315) 446-1220 ext. 303 or visit one of our offices for in-person assistance.
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Call and talk to one of our Parent Services experts! They will happily answer all your questions and walk you through finding high-quality child care in CNY. You will receive a FREE referral list of regulated child care options tailored to your family’s needs.
Submit a Form
Whether you live or work in Onondaga or Cayuga County, Child Care Solutions can help you find the right fit. Complete our short online referral form with your location and care needs, and our Family Services team will send you a customized list of regulated early childhood care options within 24 to 48 hours.
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On Your Own
If you are looking for childcare referrals outside normal business hours, access the database of regulated childcare providers and create your own referral list. Remember, our experts are here to help you find the care you need! If you can’t find options that meet your needs through your search, please call us at (315) 446-1220 ext. 303 or email parenthelp@childcaresolutionscny.org for further assistance.
Start SearchingNavigating the Child Care Selection Process and Paying for Care
On February 15, 2022, Commissioner of the Onondaga County Department of Social Services-Economic Security Department, Sarah Merrick, and retired Executive Director of Child Care Solutions, Lori Schakow, presented to a group of Human Services Managers from the Manufacturers Association of Central New York. The following video is a resource about the child care selection process and how to navigate it; the information is still relevant today.
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