Need Child Care?

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 child care referrals, summer recreation information, nursery schools, pre-k programs and cost and Child Care Assistance information.

The Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.'s child care referrals are not recommendations for child care. Providers are by referred using information supplied by the parent as to hours of care needed, location, school district and any other applicable information. Parents are encouraged to visit the day care and meet with provider(s) before enrolling their child.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is the policy and responsibility of the Child Care Council of Dutchess & Putnam, Inc. to respect and maintain the confidentiality of all client information. 
This includes all information that parents, guardians, etc. enter themselves or share with a referral specialist to enter in the Child Care Resource and Referral system.

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For additional information:
New York State Office of Children and Family Services The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged by State Law to regulate, license/register and monitor those child care settings that meet the State definition of child day care. www.ocfs.state.ny.us