Types of Childcare - NYC Health

Health

Promoting and Protecting the City's Health


Types of Child Care in New York City

Birth/Death Records
Clinics
Vaccine Records
Child Care
Dog Licenses
Lost and Found Pets
Food Establishment Inspections
Rat Prevention: Training
NYC Health Map
Texting

Birth/Death Records

Clinics

Vaccine Records

Child Care

Dog Licenses

Lost and Found Pets

Food Establishment Inspections

Rat Prevention: Training

NYC Health Map

Texting


You can find and compare the types of child care programs listed below on NYC Child Care Connect. Each of these programs are regulated according to the City Health Code.

Expand AllCollapse All

Group Child Care (Center-based)

Location: Any location, except a residence
Ages: Up to 6 years old
Size: At least three children.

Performance Summary Card: Every group child care program must have a performance summary card from the Health Department displayed near its entrance. The card includes information on the program's staff, maximum number of children allowed and violations.

Example of a Performance Summary Card (PDF)

School-based

Location: An established school. May be located elsewhere, but associated with a school.
Ages: 3–5 years old
Size: At least six children.

Summer Camp

Location: Any location, except a residence
Ages: Up to 15 years old
Size: At least 10 children

Activities: Primarily for organized group activities. Find out more about the different types of camps on our Choosing a Camp page.

You can find and compare the types of child care programs listed below on State’s Office of Children and Family Services page. Each of these programs are regulated according to State Social Services Law.

Family Day Care

Location: A private residence
Ages: 6 weeks–12 years old
Size: Up to eight children.

Group-family Day Care

Location: A private residence
Ages: 6 weeks–12 years old
Size: Up to 16 children

School-age Child Care

Location: School or private business
Ages: Kindergarten through 12 years old
Size: Seven or more children

Unregulated Programs

You can also place your child in Informal Child Care. These programs are usually located in a private residence. They are unregulated, with no qualification requirements for operators. They are available for up to two children of all ages.

More Information

Child Care Main Page

NYC Child Care Connect