This membership enhances and expands the base of the Child Care Coalition to ensure a broad perspective on pertinent issues and concerns. All children have the right to quality child care. Child care must be accessible and affordable for all children regardless of race, ethnicity or income level. All families have the right and responsibility to choose the child care appropriate for their situation. All providers should have access to opportunities for quality training relevant to the type of care they provide, i.e., family day care, center day care, infant, toddler and school age.
Providers have the right to make a living wage.
Family Child Care Homes - A family Child Care provider cares for children in a personal residence. Family Child Care - these homes are registered by the New York State Department of Social Services. They may care for up to 5-6 children dependent on the ages of the children. In addition, they may care for 2 school-aged children. Group Family Child Care - These homes are licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services.