FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are the Child Day Care Regulations found?

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/daycare_regs.asp

2. Where are the Policy Statements?

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/becs/policy/default.asp

3. Where is the Medication Administration area of the OCFS Web site?

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/mat/default.asp

4. Where are the OCFS Forms located?

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/childcare_forms.asp

5. Where can I get a copy of the Family or Group Family Day Care Provider Handbook?

   Call 518-443-5940 Ext 3784 or download here:

   Family Day Care

   Family Day Care (Spanish)

   Group Family Day Care

   Group Family day Care (Spanish)

6. Where can I get a list of agencies associated with child care in NYS?

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/agencylistings.asp

7. What are the general guidelines used that lay a foundation for best practice in child care in NYS?

   Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs: Second Edition – http://nrckids.org/CFOC/

8. Where can I get a list of resources for child care providers?

   http://www.earlycareandlearning.org/

   http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/forproviders.shtm

   http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/referralagencys.asp

9. Where can I find out more about QUALITYstarsNY?

   http://qualitystarsny.org/

10. Where can I find information about professional development opportunities?

    http://www.earlychildhood.org/

    http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/training.asp

    http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/downloadfiles/trainers/HS/become_hs_trainer.shtm

    http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/downloadfiles/trainers/MAT/become_mat_trainer.shtm