Legally exempt group child care means a program in a facility, other than a residence, in which child care is provided on a regular basis and is not required to be licensed or registered with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) or permitted by the City of New York, but which meets all ...
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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.
Income Requirements Family SizeAnnual Income LimitMonthly Income Limit 2 $73,869.56 $6,155.80 3 $91,250.63 $7,604.22 4 $108,631.70 $9,052.64 5 $126,012.77 $10,501.062 more rows
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.
How Do I Become an Informal or Legally-Exempt Child Care Provider? To become an informal or legally-exempt provider, you must complete a legally-exempt child care enrollment form and have the parents or guardians of the children you care for complete and sign the "Parent Information Section" of the form.