How To Choose Quality Child Care

Use our checklists to help you choose the setting that will work best for you and your child:

Infant & Toddler Checklist

Infants range from 6 weeks to 18 months, while toddlers range from 18 months to 3 years.
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2 to 5 Year Old Checklist

All programs must be licensed by New York State if children are enrolled in more than 3 hours per day.
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School-Age Checklist

Children ages 5 to 12 who are attending school (before- and after-school care).
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Quality Indicators Checklist

Group sizes, ratios, and more factors that you can use to determine if a program meets your needs.
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