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Infant and toddler child care must be provided on the first floor of the building, unless approved by DOB, FDNY, or other appropriate government agencies. Infant and toddler child care programs must be equipped with a sprinkler system that complies with the NYC Building Code.
We are sharing this initial guidance to give early childhood program leaders more specific information on what we know and don’t know about what contracted 3-K and pre-K services will look like in the fall and to support programs’ important planning efforts over the summer months.
This guide provides information that can help you understand your options as you prepare to transition from EI to preschool. It includes information about DOE early childhood education programs and about the transition process to preschool special education. I. Early Childhood Care & Education Options.
We provide high-quality early childhood care and education to children from birth to five years old and beyond. Through Pre-K for All, 3-K for All, and EarlyLearn we provide high-quality early childhood education opportunities that offer all children and families a strong start in school and life.
A contracted DOE FCC Network can support you in determining eligibility and completing your child care application. To enroll your child in a home-based program, visit our 3-K enrollment page for three-year-olds or EarlyLearn enrollment page for infants and toddlers.
To provide access to these free or low-cost services, NYC Department of Education (DOE) utilizes funding from the Federal Child Care Block Grant (Child Care), which requires that families meet the following eligibility requirements: Residency: . Your family must live in New York City, unless the child has been placed in foster care outside of NYC.
This guidance provides best practice considerations for child care programs to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among children and staff. These everyday preventive actions can help support healthy learning environments.
