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The Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc. works to promote affordable and quality child care, provide information and support to families, and strengthen the early childhood workforce in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.

Created in 1970 as an advisory body to the Dutchess County government, the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc. is the New York State designated Child Care Resource and Referral agency for both Dutchess and Putnam counties and is part of a network of 39 such agencies throughout New York State and more than 800 nationwide.

  • Find Child Care

  • Becoming a Child Care Provider

  • Calendar of Events

The Board of Directors and staff of Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc. encourages input from parents, child care providers, businesses and community members on how we can more effectively meet your needs.

The approximate number of regulated providers in Dutchess and Putnam Counties as of January 2024.

  • Family Child Care Providers

    56

  • Group Family Child Care Providers

    76

  • School Age Programs

    43

  • Day Care Centers

    94

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