Day Care

Through the Department of Social Services, child care is provided not only to those on Temporary Assistance, but also to those working families who meet income guidelines for subsidies. Various kinds of child care are available throughout Nassau County. To obtain more information call the Day Care New Applications unit at 516-227-7976.

To obtain child care resource and referral information or a list of day care providers, please contact the Child Care Council of Nassau County.  They can be reached by telephone at:  516-358-9250.  You can email them at:  info@childcarenassau.org. You can read more about them on their website at:  Child Care Council of Nassau County .

Topics of interest to parents: Application Process

How Can I Get Help to Pay for Child Care 33N12

Income Eligibility Standards August 2022

If you need day care based on a medical need, vocational training or a 2-year training program or college, please contact us at 516-227-7976 for additional information including eligibility.

The forms below can be downloaded, printed, filled, signed and either mailed back to DSS or can be dropped off at:

Nassau County Department of Social Services
Attn:  Day Care New Applications
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, NY  11553

If you are a 2-parent household, you must fill out a separate form for each parent.

Day Care Application Form OCFS-6025  ( English / Spanish ) and
Instructions OCFS-6026 (English)

Day Care New Applications Cover Letter 32N51 ( English / Spanish )

Employment Verification Day Care 882A ( English / Spanish )

Day Care Services Self-Employment/Independent Contractor Verification 882B ( English / Spanish)

Affidavit as to Family Composition 2067

Non-Custodial Parent Availability Form (Day Care) 37N24 ( English / Spanish )

Consent for Verification of Information 33N67

If you are using a non-OCFS certified provider, please call or contact Child Care Council of Nassau County at 516-358-9250 to enroll your provider as a legally exempt provider.

 

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