CHILD CARE SERVICES | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

52 Washington Street, Room 261 West, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Eligibility

No requirements

(518) 486-7078

Voice

(518) 474-9454

Voice

(800) 732-5207

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Websitehttps://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/

Languages

Spanish; Chinese; Russian; Arabic; Language Line

Application process

Call for information or Check Website

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Schenectady County, New York Schoharie County, New York Montgomery County, New York Columbia County, New York Saratoga County, New York Franklin County, New York Albany County, New York Orange County, New York Putnam County, New York Westchester County, New York Sullivan County, New York Clinton County, New York Dutchess County, New York Essex County, New York Hamilton County, New York Washington County, New York Nassau County, New York Ulster County, New York Rockland County, New York Suffolk County, New York Rensselaer County, New York Greene County, New York Fulton County, New York Warren County, New York

Provides a range of resources to help parents with their child care needs, people who want to start or are currently running a child care program, and anyone with a concern about the health or safety of a child in a child care program. It also provides information on training opportunities and child care assistance.

Last assured

10/14/2025

What's Here

Licensing/Certification/Accreditation Child Care Provider Recruitment Child Care Provider Referrals

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

Responsible for programs and services involving foster care, adoption, child protective services, operating the Statewide Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions of the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and coordinates response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.