New Jersey Child Care Information for Parents FAQs

• Q: How Can I Find A Child Care Provider In My Area?
  A: Call the Child Care Helpline at: 1-800-332-9227. Or you may contact your county´s Child Care Resource & Referral Agency at … More
• Q: I Need Help Paying For Child Care. Is Financial Assistance Available?
  A: Yes. Families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level qualify for subsidized child care. This goes up to 250% after the first year. To start the qualification … More
• Q: My Child Has Special Needs. Can They Be Enrolled In Day Care?
  A: Yes. You must give your provider written instructions regarding your child´s special needs. Your provider will work with their sponsoring organization to create … More
• Q: My Provider Works Out Of Her Home. Have They Received Any Special Training?
  A: Yes. Home Child Care providers receive eight hours of training prior to receiving their registration. They are also eligible to receive continuing training from their … More
• Q: Will My Provider Have Any Medical Training?
  A: Yes. For those working out of their homes, within 6 months of becoming registered they must submit written proof of basic knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary … More
• Q: Will The Provider´s Location Be Inspected?
  A: Yes. Prior to receiving their registration or license a representative will conduct an inspection to ensure it meets applicable requirements. The inspection will … More
• Q: Does The Provider Have To Pass A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All child care workers, and those over 14 years of age who are living in the day care home, must submit to a fingerprint background check. The background check … More
• Q: Does The Provider Have To Have A Medical Exam?
  A: Yes. All child care workers must submit written proof that in the prior 6 months they have had a medical examination in which the doctor found they are healthy enough … More
• Q: Does My Child Have To Undergo A Medical Examination?
  A: Yes. Children 2 ½ or younger must have had an examination within the previous 6 months or within 1 month after starting day care. Children who are older than 2 … More
• Q: Does My Child Have To Have Vaccinations?
  A: Yes. Children must receive vaccinations appropriate to their age. You may go here for information on required vaccinations http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/chap14.htm

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