Resources for Providers

 

Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS)

OCFS Main Page
 Start Here!How to Become a NYS Child Day Care Provider-Orientation Video (Required for applying providers)
Get help paying for training with this scholarship program! EIP
Approved online training Organizations-click here
All Forms                             Evacuation Drills-LDSS-4439                            Attendance-LDSS-4443
Shelter in Place Drills-OCFS-6007            Comprehensive Background Check (CBC Packet)-OCFS-6000

Training

Foundations in Health and Safety-5 hour training-click here and go to e-learning
Aspire Training Registry
CSEA-The VoiceUnion for Family Child Care Providers-free trainings, health insurance, and more!

Business Help

Small Business Development Center at JCCFree small business counseling and training
CODI Economic Development– Assistance for  small businesses-Call (716) 366-8176 or (716) 661-9430
Family Child Care Business Guidance-
Tom Copeland’s Taking Care of Business Blog

Other Resources

Quality Stars New YorkProgram quality improvement assistance
Child Care AwareResources and Information for Providers and Parents
VroomDevelopmental brain building activities
Sesame StreetLearning activities, cultural diversity topics, social/emotional development

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