Apply for Child Care

How to Apply

You may apply by calling (315) 435-2700 and request an application. The application process can be done entirely by mail. You may also stop by the Child Care Services office and pick up an application.

After you receive your application packet you will need to complete the forms included with it. The application for Child Care is a shortened application and should be fairly easy to complete. You may also need to provide ID; birth certificates; Social Security cards; divorce, separation, or custody papers; and verification of all income.

Once we get your returned application packet we will review it for completeness. If we need more information, we will send you a letter telling you what we still need. After all the necessary paperwork is received, we will make an eligibility decision within 30 days from your application date.

If you use the accessibility feature to view or read an application, please do not complete and submit that form in that format.

To submit an application online, download and complete the original version of the form. Forms completed in the accessibility view may not submit correctly and could delay processing.

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If you would like to email us documents, please read these instructions and send your documents to DayCareDocs@dfa.state.ny.us

To access forms and applications for Child Care, please visit our forms page.