Division of Child Care Services

(Program)

Licenses and monitors child care providers and facilities. Provides support for people and organizations who are interested in starting child day care programs in their communities. Offers a Child Care Facility Search online that allows individuals to search for New York State regulated providers by name or location (county or zip code). Searching by different types of care, such as family day care or day care centers, is also possible. Facility listings include contact information, address, capacity, and the current status of its license or registration.

Child Care Facility Search can be found at http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/ccfs_template.asp

Eligibility: Individuals in New York State looking for child care providers

Application Process: Call for referrals and information

Required Documentation: None

Fees: None

Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, and Tompkins counties

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New York State Office of Children and Family Services
(Agency)

Provides programs through the Syracuse regional office, including adult services, Commission for the Blind, childcare, prevention, child welfare services, domestic violence, juvenile justice, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

100 South Salina Street
Suite 350
Syracuse NY 13202

Website: ocfs.ny.gov/main

Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible