Start your FREE search for child care
Learn About Child Care
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) helps families make informed decisions about child care. This service is free and confidential. CCR&R provides information on:
- Different types of child care
- Child care regulations
- Group size and ratios
- Average cost of care
- Help with the cost of child care
- Tips on evaluating a child care program
Find Child Care Providers
CCR&R can help connect you with regulated child care programs:
- Use CCR&R's FREE ONLINE SEARCH FOR CHILD CARE
- Complete the Child Care Referral Request form and submit by email, fax or mail
- Contact a day care specialist at 607-746-1620 or toll free 877-746-2279 or by email at daycare@delawareopportunities.org
- Visit the Child Care Resource & Referral office at 35430 State Highway, 10, Hamden, NY
Choosing a Child Care Program
A registered or licensed program does not guarantee quality child care. Only you can decide what is best for your child. Try to visit several child care programs before making your final decision.
- Try to stay at the program for at least an hour
- Check for safety
- Ask questions
- Watch activities
- Ask for references and contact them