The Child Care Resource Network


	Phone:(716) 877-6666 \| Fax:(716) 877-6205

TYPES OF CHILD CARE...

Family Child Care Homes

Family Child Care homes are registered by the Erie County Department of Social Services. Family Child Care providers may care for up to 5-6 children dependent on the ages of the children. In addition, they may care for 2 school-aged children.

Group Family Child Care

Group Family Child Care providers may care for up to 10-12 children dependent on the ages of the children. An assistant to the provider must be present. In addition, they may care for 2 school- aged children. They are licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

Child Care Centers

Child Care Centers are programs licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Children are grouped by age. There are group size limits and adult to child ratios which must be maintained.

School Age Child Care

These are programs licensed by the Erie County Department of Social Services. They provide care for children before/after school and during holidays and vacations. There are group size limits, age groupings and adult to child ratios which must be maintained.

Informal Care

Informal or Legally Exempt providers care for up to two children in a residence. This is unregulated care, not registered or licensed by the Erie County Department of Social Services or the Office of Children and Family Services.

SEARCH FOR CHILD CARE...

CLICK HERE to perform an online search

For personalized help in accessing referrals
to child care programs, contact the Referral Department at 877-6666, extension 3064; fax the Referral Department at 877-6205, or email coalition@wnychildren.org

Click Here If You Need Financial Assistance for Child Care

Market Rate for Child Care in Erie County
(Effective 6/1/2009)

DAY CARE CENTER
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$210	$200	$183	$177
Daily	$42	$40	$36.60	$35.40
Hourly	$7	$6.67	$6.10	$5.90
REGISTERED FAMILY DAY CARE
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$150	$161	$145	$136
Daily	$30	$32.20	$29	$27.20
Hourly	$5	$5.37	$4.83	$4.53
GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$170	$175	$165	$160
Daily	$34	$35	$33	$32
Hourly	$5.67	$5.83	$5.50	$5.33
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$0	$0	$0	$177
Daily	$0	$0	$0	$35.40
Hourly	$0	$0	$0	$5.90
LEGALLY EXEMPT FAMILY CHILD CARE AND IN-HOME CHILD CARE - STANDARD RATE
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$98	$98	$94	$88
Daily	$19.60	$19.60	$18.80	$17.60
Hourly	$3.26	$3.36	$3.13	$2.93

LEGALLY EXEMPT FAMILY CHILD CARE AND IN-HOME CHILD CARE - ENHANCED RATE
	AGE OF CHILD
	Under 18 months	18 months - 2 years	3 - 5 years	6 - 12 years
Weekly	$105	$105	$102	$95
Daily	$21	$21	$20.40	$19
Hourly	$3.50	$3.50	$3.40	$3.16

Source: Adapted from the Erie County Department of Social Services

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