Planning,
choosing,
finding and
paying for childcare just got easier!
Childcare information for working parents
Working can be tough when you have young children. It's hard to find someone you trust to care for your children while you're at work and good childcare can be expensive. These pages were created to help you find quality childcare that you can afford.
You can print out and use the tools below to help with your childcare plan:
| Choosing Childcare Checklist |
Helps you decide what type of childcare is right for your family. It gives you a list of things to think about when visiting childcare places like safety, cleanliness, and activities offered. |
| Staff to Child Chart |
Shows the number of staff members each childcare should have for number and age of the children in care. |
| Planning for Childcare Checklist |
Helps you think about things like your work schedule, transportation for you and your child, and whether your current plan can meet your needs. |
| Childcare Plan |
Helps you organize your search for the right childcare. For example, if your mother takes care of your children now but you want to research daycare centers in your neighborhood, you can use the Childcare Plan to plan your next step. |
| Types of Childcare |
Lists the different types of childcare and the "pros and cons" of each kind. |
Find out when you'll need care by visiting the
NYC Public School Calendar.
