Provider Resources

Support Services

Technical Assistance - We are here to answer your questions, by phone, e-mail, or on-site (yours and ours!).  Questions run the gamut from regulations to program development, so don't be shy about asking!

Intensive Technical Assistance -Provided in hourly units this free service is optimal for making big changes to your education or program, yet individualized to your needs.

Retention Grants - If you have been operating your Family or Group Family Child Care for more than 3 years, we can offer you an opportunity to renew, refresh, and sustain your program and/or your education.

Eva Boman Cochran Professional Development Scholarships -Resources in this fund vary. Contact us for more information. 

Child Care Emergency Scholarships - Our scholarship program is designed for parents, but they help you too.  We recognize that when a family has a financial crisis, sometimes the child care bill backs up.  Don't get caught in a bind, refer families early, before the bill gets too big.

Healthy Meals through Child and Adult Care Food Program (CAFCP) - If you are looking for information on healthy eating, feeding finicky eaters, or just need some financial support to offer a cornucopia of foods, contact the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Resources

Calendar Keepers - Free, available on a first come, first served basis or find out where to find one.  Calendar Keepers are a great way to keep track of your children's attendance, meals and business records.

Creative Curriculum - Free copies available while supplies last for Registered Family Child Care and Licensed Group Family Child Care providers. 

Business Forms - You may download commonly used business forms, or contact our Child Care Specialist if you are looking for something new or unique to your program.

Professional Membership Applications - We keep applications to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) on file.  These resources offer a host of services for their members, including but not limited to accreditation, business insurance, and educational materials.

Child Care Center Accreditation

Family Child Care Accreditation

School Age Child Care (SACC) Accreditation

Quality Stars NY - QSNY is a voluntary quality rating system for early care and education programs.  It is currently being piloted in 12 communities across the state.  For more information, visit the website. 

Other Resources

Zero to Three

Early Care and Learning Council