Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Dutchess and Putnam Counties
Established in 1970, we serve as the New York State designated Child Care Resource and Referral agency for Dutchess and Putnam Counties. Our mission focuses on connecting families with quality child care options through a comprehensive database of over 290 programs. We provide technical assistance and mandatory training to child care providers while administering the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to ensure nutritional standards in home-based care. Our organization works to strengthen the early childhood workforce and promote accessible, high-quality child care solutions across the region. With decades of experience, we offer expertise in child care regulations, program development, and community resource coordination.Our services include preschool care referrals, school-age program support, summer recreation information, and financial assistance guidance. We maintain strong partnerships with local governments and educational institutions to enhance child care accessibility. Our team delivers personalized support for families seeking care solutions and providers seeking professional development opportunities. Through ongoing community engagement, we strive to improve child care standards and workforce capabilities. Our commitment to transparency and collaboration ensures families and providers receive reliable, up-to-date information.
Services
Child Care Referrals
Preschool Care
School Age Programs
Summer Recreation
Financial Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We are the state-designated Child Care Resource and Referral agency since 1970
- Our database includes over 290 regulated child care programs in two counties
- We provide mandatory training and technical assistance to child care providers
- We administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for nutritional standards
- We offer personalized child care referrals and financial assistance guidance
Services
Child Care Referrals
Our free referral service connects families with over 290 regulated child care programs across Dutchess and Putnam Counties. We provide information on preschool care, school-age programs, and summer recreation options. Our experienced staff helps families find quality care that meets their specific needs and budget.
Provider Training
We offer mandatory health and safety training for child care providers, including medication administration certification. Our professional development calendar includes workshops on best practices, regulatory compliance, and child development. These programs help providers maintain licensing requirements and improve service quality.
CACFP Administration
We administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for home-based providers, ensuring proper nutrition standards. Our guidance helps providers plan balanced meals and snacks while meeting federal dietary requirements. This program supports healthy eating habits for children in care settings.
Financial Assistance
We provide information about financial assistance programs and help families navigate subsidy options. Our services include guidance on eligibility requirements and application processes for state-funded child care support. We connect families with resources to make quality care more affordable.
Technical Assistance
Our team offers ongoing support for child care providers, including regulatory guidance and business development resources. We help providers with licensing requirements, quality improvement initiatives, and program development. This support helps maintain high standards across the child care network.
Questions
How do I find child care in Dutchess County?
Contact us through our website or call (845) 473-4141 to access our database of 290+ regulated child care programs in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.
What training do you offer child care providers?
We provide mandatory health and safety training, medication administration certification, and professional development workshops for child care providers throughout the year.
Do you help with child care costs?
Yes, we provide information about financial assistance programs and help families navigate subsidy options through state-funded child care support programs.
How can I become a licensed child care provider?
We offer guidance on licensing requirements, required training, and registration processes for family day care and school-age programs in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.
What ages do you serve?
Our services cover infant and toddler care, preschool programs, school-age child care, and summer recreation programs for children up to age 12.
Do you offer nutritional program support?
Yes, we administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to help providers meet nutritional standards for meals and snacks served to children in care.
