Child Care Referral Service
The Child Care Council provides child care referrals to New York State regulated child care programs in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties. A referral specialist will match your family's child care needs to child care programs that meet those needs. We also provide parents with information on how to select the child care program that will best meet your family's needs.
How our Referral Service Works
Contact the Child Care Council to obtain a listing of New York State certified child care programs in your area. One of our referral specialists will obtain from you specific information about your family's child care needs including the age of children, the days and times you will need care, the location of care and the type of child care program you would prefer.
In addition, the referral specialist will provide you with education on types of child care and tips on choosing a child care program that will meet your family's needs.
The referral specialist will match your information with regulated child care homes and centers in your requested area. You will receive a list of programs in the mail, along with information on what to look for when selecting child care.
To obtain a child care referral:
In Herkimer County, call 867-1555 or email elp@mycccc.org
In Oneida County, call 223.7850 or email taa@mycccc.org
In Madison County call 361-1890 or email at jes@mycccc.org
Or, request a listing of child care programs here.
The Child Care Council provides child care referrals to New York State regulated child care programs in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties. A referral specialist will match your family's child care needs to child care programs that meet those needs. We also provide parents with information on how to select the child care program that will best meet your family's needs.
How our Referral Service Works
Contact the Child Care Council to obtain a listing of New York State certified child care programs in your area. One of our referral specialists will obtain from you specific information about your family's child care needs including the age of children, the days and times you will need care, the location of care and the type of child care program you would prefer.
In addition, the referral specialist will provide you with education on types of child care and tips on choosing a child care program that will meet your family's needs.
The referral specialist will match your information with regulated child care homes and centers in your requested area. You will receive a list of programs in the mail, along with information on what to look for when selecting child care.
To obtain a child care referral:
In Herkimer County, call 867-1555 or email elp@mycccc.org
In Oneida County, call 223.7850 or email taa@mycccc.org
In Madison County call 361-1890 or email at jes@mycccc.org
Or, request a listing of child care programs here.
What to look for when selecting child care?
Selecting a child care program that you can trust and that your child will enjoy can be a difficult decision to make. Use this checklist of questions to assist you as you interview potential child care programs and make a decision as to the care your child will receive.
NOTE: The Child Care Council neither recommends nor endorses any child care service. It is ultimately a parents responsibility to select a child care program, we encourage parents to check references, interview child care providers, and visit program sites.