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Our Institute guides participants through course, workshops, and hands-on support, tailored specifically for child care providers and educators who serve Latino children in New York City.
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We offer:
- State-mandated pre-registration training for individuals interested in becoming registered family child care providers
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- 30-hour training class for registered providers
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- Ongoing technical assistance to family child care providers
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- A network of 100 family child care providers offering general support, as well as early childhood education
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- Newsletters providing helpful tips and educational information. View our child care training curriculum
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| Click here to view our current training calendar. |
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| Through our partnership with Child Care Aware, formerly NACCRRA, online training for child care providers will be available soon. |
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| To request or suggest a training, please contact our Program & Training Assistant at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to training@chcfinc.org. |
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| Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentialing Program |
| Granted by the Council for Professional Recognition, the CDA is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE). This course runs for six months (120-hours of classroom time) and is accompanied by on-site technical assistance. For more information, please contact our Program & Training Assistant at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to training@chcfinc.org. |
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| Database |
| If you are a child care provider and would like to submit your information to the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) database, please contact us at (212) 206-1090 to speak with our Provider Support staff or send an email to educationprovider@chcfinc.org. |
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| Services for Child Care Providers |
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| Servicios para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil |
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| CHCF Child Care Provider Network |
| As a member of our Child Care Provider Network, providers are required to attend our training (How to Manage Your Business); have access to technical assistance; and receive child care referrals. For more information, please contact our Program & Training Assistant at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to educationprovider@chcfinc.org. |
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| Technical Assistance |
- Start-Up Application Aid
CHCF offers FREE individualized assistance to help potential providers fill out their license application forms. Call us to make an appointment.
- "Quality Steps" Mentoring Program
CHCF offers FREE opportunities to enhance the quality of Early Education programs and provide the skills to build great futures for children. Through its mentoring program, “Quality Steps,” our specialized staff provides free individualized technical assistance on: child development, health, nutrition, learning environments, and artistic exploration; sources for affordable, durable toys and equipment; dealing with behavior management and discipline issues; communication with parents; addressing regulatory requirements and safety practices; marketing and enrolling children; dealing with public contracts, subsidies, and vouchers; etc.
For more information, please contact our Program & Training Assistant at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to educationprovider@chcfinc.org. |
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| QualityStars NY |
QUALITYstarsNY is New York’s quality rating and improvement system for child care programs. Similar to hotels or restaurants, programs will be assigned a star rating indicating their level of quality. Star ratings will be assigned based on a set of quality standards. Different than other ratings, however, QUALITYstarsNY will provide programs with supports to improve their quality before a star rating is assigned.
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. (CHCF) has been designated as a QUALITYstarsNY Recruitment Agency. CHCF will reach out to eligible child care programs and providers to share information about QUALITYstarsNY and assist in the application process.
For more information, please contact our Program & Training Assistant at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to educationprovider@chcfinc.org.
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| Grants & Other Financial Assistance |
Grants are available to new, existing and legally-exempt child care providers via the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. These grants are awarded to promote safe and healthy environments and enhance programs to promote high quality learning experiences. Providers can receive $500, $200, or $75 to cover the cost of educational materials, toys, books and other eligible expenses. Grants are limited and are based on income eligibility.
- Start-Up Grants
For new child care providers that have received their license or registration within the last six months, CHCF offers $500 grants to start-up their business that will promote high quality learning experiences for children.
- Health & Safety Grants
Every two years, for currently licensed and registered child care providers, CHCF offers $200 grants to further promote healthy and safe environments, as well as high quality early care and education experiences for children. Furthermore, once a grant is awarded, CHCF will provide guidance and assessments on room arrangement, health & safety, and professional development.
For more information, please contact our Provider Specialist & Grant Manager at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to grants@chcfinc.org. |
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| Educational Incentive Program (EIP) |
New York State provides up to $2,000 in grants that help child care providers to pay for classes that support their professional development. For more information and to apply for this grant, call us and make an appointment.
For more information, please contact our Provider Specialist & Grant Manager at (212) 206-1090, Ext. 327, or send an email to grants@chcfinc.org.
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| Annual Events |
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For more information, please contact us (212) 206-1090 or send an email to childcare@chcfinc.org. |
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| Resources for Providers |
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Join our Facebook group for NYC child care providers to receive additional updates and post comments or questions for our team.
Únase a nuestro grupo de Facebook para proveedoras de cuidado y educación de niños en Nueva York para recibir información, noticias, añadir comentarios o hacerle preguntas a especialistas de nuestro equipo. |
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| Additional Early Childhood Training Resources |
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| Early Care & Education Institute (CCR&R) Staff |
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| **CHCF fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides accommodations on request for physical access, communication or other needs that ensure our services, activities and employment are available to the blind and visually impaired, the deaf and hearing impaired, or individuals with other special needs. For assistance, please contact CHCF at (212) 206-1090 or chcfinc@chcfinc.org.** |
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