Interested in becoming a child care provider in your home? Brightside Up offers free Family Child Care Orientation and Information Sessions to kick-start your journey. These sessions provide essential insights into the Child Day Care Orientation, connecting you with fellow participants and our staff to address questions and network.
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In order to receive an application to start a child care program, you need to take the Child Day Care Orientation provided by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) or the Family Child Care Orientation and Information Session with us. The orientation outlines the requirements for opening a child care program, highlighting the child care regulations, space requirements, information about proper ratios and staffing, and resources for support. This orientation also introduces you to the important rules and regulations you need to know in order to run your business. And you’ll find out some information about how to best care for children in your program. Visit the Child Day Care Orientation to find out more.
Are you thinking of starting a child care program? Visit Child Care Aware of America for more info.
Health and Safety Training is required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to open a family or group family child care program.
Brightside Up’s Quick Guide to Starting a Family Child Care Business
This 2-page pdf walks you through the basics and what to expect during the 90-application process.
Best Start Saratoga
Almost everywhere you look, there is a need for more child care. That’s why we are excited to bring you Best Start Saratoga so that you can open a program in your home. If you’ve always dreamed of being your own boss and working from home, there’s never been a better time to get started. And with the Best Start grant, we can help you do it.
Complete a quick, no-obligation survey to get started.
- I am in Saratoga County – Send me to the survey
- Are you in Warren County? Find Best Start funding near you.
- Are you in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Fulton, or Montgomery Counties? We can help you too! Contact Us
