Child Care Resource and Referral

For Parents

The Schoharie County Child Care Resource and Referral Program is not intended to recommend any particular provider over another.  We encourage you to visit several child care provider’s sites and/or facilities before making any final decisions.  Although we do not provide references for providers, due to confidentiality, we encourage parents to ask for these.  Only you, as a parent can decide whether the quality of care matches your family’s needs.

Once you have made contact and visited a specific child care provider, you should check the licensing history and complaint file of the program by calling the number listed below. To check the complaint history of a program, visit the NYS Office of Children and Family Services website at www.ocfs.state.ny.us or call the Albany Regional Licensing Office at (518) 402-3038.

Any information that you provide the Schoharie County Child Care Resource and Referral Program is kept confidential and will not be shared with any third party without your written permission.  The Schoharie County Child Care Resource and Referral takes pride in providing its consumers with accurate, up-to-date information and maintaining confidentiality.

Our department provides:

  1. Referrals to registered and licensed providers in your area
  2. Quality training to providers
  3. Counseling on what to look for when choosing a child care provider
  4. Referrals and information to other local agencies that can assist your family.
  5. Best of all, our services are at no cost to parents

We look forward to hearing from you.  Our dedicated staff is on site to serve you with your needs!
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the services you have received from our referral department, please contact the Child Care Resource and Referral Program Coordinator, Meg Parsons at 518-234-2568 or by email at childcare@sccapinc.org.

Referrals

For faster service, please fill out the attached referral packet and email this back to us and one of our dedicated staff members will assist you within 2 business days.

Intake/Referral Form

Child Care Options

Modalities of Care

How Many Children May a Family Day Care Provider Care For?

How Many Children May a Group Family Day Care Provider Care For?

Average Fee for Child Care as of 8/11

 
Daily
Weekly
Infants
35
158
Toddlers
30
143
School Age
20
80

For more information on day care subsidies, contact the Department of Social Services, 295-8334 and ask for the Social Welfare Examiner

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