The Early Care and Education Institute provides culturally-informed, bilingual professional development to Family Child Care educators, to strengthen the quality of early care and learning to children in New York City.
The Early Care &
Education Institute
We partner with parents and providers to bring the best resources for children
3000
Annual child care providers CHCF's Supports
14,000
The number of children those child care providers support in our communities
Find Child Care Services
CHCF provides tools and information to parents to help them make the best choices for their children’s education in English as well as Spanish.
Find Child Care Resources
Looking for child care can be challenging, but you can find support with our Early Care and Education Institute (EC&EI).
Become a Provider
Learn the steps to become a child care provider including necessary regulation and mandatory training. Grants available to qualified applicants.
Provider Sign-up
Sign-up online for more information on how to become a licensed child care provider, receive information on training, workshops, events, and more.





