Daycare Acceptance Letter With Name In Kings
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To make a complaint about child care, call (800)732-5207. In New York City, you can also call 311. Note that day care centers in New York City found to be operating without a permit as required by the NYC Health Code are not included on this list as they do not fall under the jurisdiction of NYS OCFS.
The simple answer is yes, it's required to have a license to start a daycare in New York. However, you can babysit kids without one, but there are limitations.
Family day care allows for up to six children, ages 6 weeks through 12 years, plus two additional school-age children. There must always be one caregiver for every two children who are younger than 2 years old.
To operate a Family Day Care, you must complete an online Orientation Session. Upon completion of the Orientation, you may request an application. After you submit an application, you must attend a 15 hour Health and Safety Training. Applicants must submit all documents and clearances within 90 days.
As a general rule, any child day care 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.
