Child Care Registration/Inspection

Our agency helps register family day care homes and school-age child care programs        in Oswego County. Registrars offer a variety of support which include:

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• Assistance with NYS registration process (initial and renewal)

• Investigate complaints and conduct inspections 

• Help maintain compliance with NYS day care regulations

• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance 

 

Child Care Resources and Referral Agency (CCR&R)

ICP is Oswego County's local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organization. We serve as the local resource hub for families, child care providers and community members. Our motto is "Your Local Resource As They Grow," and we strive to provide the best service possible by providing the following:

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• Child care information and referrals to parents, businesses and child care providers

• Technical assistance and health care consultancy to regulated child care providers 

• Enrollment/monitoring of legally-exempt care

• Training courses to child care providers and interested community members

 

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

CACFP is a federal program that is administered through the New York State Department of Health, Department of Nutrition and available through the Child Care & Development Council as an approved sponsor organization. Providers are reimbursed for nutritious snacks and meals that they serve to children in their care. Our agency helps by: 

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• Educating and provide training

• Monitor and reimburse CACFP providers 

• Recruit eligible providers to join CACFP