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.
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The Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.'s free referral service offers assistance in many areas pertaining to many aspects of child care, including but not limited to day care referrals, summer recreation information, nursery schools, pre-k programs and cost and subsidy information.
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If you plan on caring for more than two children in your home who are not related to you, you will need to become registered or licensed.
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The approximate number of regulated providers in Dutchess and Putnam Counties as of January 2024.
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Family Child Care Providers
56
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Group Family Child Care Providers
76
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School Age Programs
43
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Day Care Centers
94
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