Every block in this city deserves quality care.
We're the network behind New York's home-based providers, centers, and family child care programs — helping you navigate funding, meet compliance, and build a program families trust.
The infrastructure behind good care
Running a child care program in New York means navigating ACS vouchers, DOE contracts, DOHMH inspections, and staffing rules that change year to year. We handle the parts that don't touch the classroom, so you can focus on the parts that do.
Advocate
We represent member programs at City Hall and Albany — on reimbursement rates, licensing reform, and funding stream continuity.
Support
Compliance walkthroughs, grant application help, and direct guidance on 3K, UPK, Head Start, and voucher administration.
Connect
A working network of directors and educators across the city — shared trainings, peer support, and a shared voice.
Built around your funding stream
Voucher & contract support
Guidance across ACS vouchers, DOE 3K/UPK, and private-pay administration.
Licensing & inspection readiness
DOHMH and DOE alignment reviews before they show up on an inspector's clipboard.
Staff credentialing & training
CDA pathways, clearance tracking, and ongoing professional development credits.
Policy representation
A collective voice in city and state budget negotiations that affect reimbursement rates.
“Every family that walks through our door is trusting us with the most important part of their day. This association makes sure that trust is backed by something solid.”— MEMBER DIRECTOR, FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM, QUEENS
Run your program with a citywide network behind you
Open to licensed center-based and family child care programs across New York City, regardless of funding mix.
What you get
- Direct funding & compliance guidance
- Access to citywide training calendar
- Representation in city & state policy
- Peer network of program directors