Child Care Resource and Referral

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) recruits, trains, and supports Registered/Licensed and Legally Exempt child care providers with all aspects of beginning and maintaining a business.

Programs

Child Care Provider Resources

Information for Child Care Providers

Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings

Eat Well Play Hard provides nutrition and physical activity education to three and four year olds, their parents, and the staff of eligible Child Care Centers and Head Start Programs.

Food Program - CACFP

CACFP reimburses child care providers for providing nutritious meals and snacks to the children in their care.

Health Care Consultancy

Our Health Care Consultant assists childcare programs in developing and monitoring Health Care Plans and Policies that are consistent with New York State regulations and safe health practices.

How to Become a Child Care Provider

Information on starting your own child care program

Infant Toddler Resources

The Infant Toddler Technical Assistance Center assists in promoting quality infant and toddler care in New York State.

Legally Exempt Child Care Providers

Unlicensed, informal child care providers who care for up to 2 children and receive subsidy payments.

Looking for Child Care? - Child Care Referrals

Child Care Options for Parents looking for Child Care.

Public Policy

Parents are the best advocates for their own children.

Quality Improvement Grants

Quality Improvement Grants are available to help programs increase the quality or care they are providing through program assessment, training, and material and technical support.

Training and Professional Development

Trainings and professional development opportunities for child care providers