Over 50 Years of Service to Suffolk County, New York

Making Child Care
Work for Your Family

Connect with licensed child care providers, find affordable child care, and the support you need to make confident decisions for your family.

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Child Care Provider Portal

Whether you’re new to child care or continuing your career, we can help you find training, support, and resources to boost your career.

  • Become A Child Care Provider
  • Professional Development
  • Health & Nutrition Programs
  • Off-site Professional Development Available
  • Child Care Provider Support

The Latest News from CCCS

Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative For Home-Based Child Care Providers in Suffolk County

The Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative is a free opportunity for licensed family day care and group family day care providers in Suffolk County to strengthen and grow their businesses.

Participants join a Family Child Care Network and receive free child care management software to simplify attendance, record-keeping, and billing—helping reduce administrative burden and improve operations. Providers also benefit from one-on-one and group business coaching, along with access to valuable resources such as retirement planning and telehealth supports.

This collaborative is designed to support both the business and well-being of home-based providers so they can focus on delivering high-quality care.

Participation is free, but space is limited.

Employers

We help your staff find child care that fits their needs which can save your business money. We have a suite of tools that can assist all New York State employers.

About CCCS

At the Child Care Council of Suffolk, we work to ensure every child has equitable access to quality early care and learning opportunities. THrough advocacy, education, and guidance, the Council takes a leadership role in supporting children, families, & the comminities of Suffolk County, New York.