DAY CARE

Through the Department of Social Services, child care is provided not only to those on temporary assistance, but also to those working families who meet income guidelines for subsidies.  Various kinds of child care are available throughout Nassau County.  To obtain more information call the application unit at 516-227-7976.

Other general numbers for information concerning active cases: 516-227-7896

To obtain free child care resource and referral information please contact the Child Care Council of Nassau:

Topics of interest to parents:

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• LOOKING FOR CARE FOR YOUR CHILD?
• A PARENT'S GUIDE TO CHILD CARE OPTIONS
• KIERAN'S LAW-INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING IN-HOME CHILD CARE
• LOOKING FOR HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?
• DO YOU HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF A CHILD IN A DAY CARE SETTING?
• ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING A DAY CARE CENTER?

Topics of interest to professional day care providers:

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• CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL RETENTION PROGRAM
• ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING A DAY CARE CENTER?
• ARE YOU A CHILD CARE PROVIDER SEEKING TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OR OTHER SUPPORTS?
• DO YOU HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF A CHILD IN A DAY CARE SETTING?