{"id":71818,"date":"2016-12-07T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T19:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chcfinc.org\/clearinghouse\/?page_id=71818"},"modified":"2017-09-24T11:59:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-24T15:59:14","slug":"license-application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chcfinc.org\/clearinghouse\/establish-your-program\/license-application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"License & Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” css=”.vc_custom_1445095550748{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1444994880924{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column_text]In New York State, as a general rule, any child care program planning to serve three or more children for more than three hours a day on a regular basis must obtain a license or registration. You may learn your state\u2019s requirements by\u00a0<\/span>contacting us<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is recommended that a childcare provider obtain a license for a number of reasons: <\/span><\/p>\n

1) a license will enhance the provider’s skills and knowledge, and assist in establishing a high-quality program,<\/span><\/p>\n

2) licensing is one of the criteria that parents use in selecting a family child care program\/provider, and <\/span><\/p>\n

3) licensing allows the provider to deduct expenses that would otherwise not be deductible.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”71822″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How to Become a Family Childcare Provider in New York State” tab_id=”1451403040799-c3a3b1ba-6fbe”][vc_column_text]The application process to become a childcare provider is the same throughout New York State. The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. (CHCF) is a Child Care Resource & Referral agency operating in New York City(NYC). The agency’s representatives are available to walk NYC applicants through the entire process or assist with any step at no cost. It may take applicants anywhere from 6-to-8 months to open a family childcare business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may contact CHCF via telephone at (212) 206-1090.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step One: Complete an Online Orientation<\/b><\/h3>\n

In order to obtain an application to apply for a family child care program license (group) or registration (family), the applicant will first need to take the\u00a0Child Day Care Orientation. The orientation is available online in English with Spanish sub-titles at\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/ocfs.ny.gov\/main\/childcare\/techreq.asp<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Two: Request an Application<\/b><\/h3>\n

After completing the orientation, applicants will need to request an application from their borough Department of Health and Mental Hygiene(DOHMH or DOH). They are only eligible to request an application after successfully completing the mandated online orientation. The application will arrive in 3-to-4 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Call\u00a0<\/span>CHCF<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to request an application and a list from the DOHMH\/DOH office in your borough.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step Three: Complete the Application<\/b><\/h3>\n

The application for Family & Group Family Child Care is roughly 106 pages. Don\u2019t panic, we can get through it together.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

In order to successfully complete an application, a childcare provider will need to:<\/span><\/p>\n