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New York State (NYS) categorizes child care into two groupings:

Not required to be registered by NYS

• In home /nanny care
• Informal care—takes place in the providers home for 1 or 2 children plus the providers'’ children
• Nursery Schools that meet for 3 hours a day or less (may voluntarily register)

Required to be registered or licensed by NYS

• Family Child Care Homes--Can accommodate up to six children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The maximum is five if any child is under two. May add two school age children.
   
• Group Family Child Care Homes—Up to 12 children six weeks to 12 years old. Maximum of ten if any under two. May add two school age children.
   
• Childcare Centers/Nursery Schools that meet for more than three hours. Care for more than six 6 weeks to 12 weeks old.

The mission of the Great Neck / Manhasset Child Care Partnership is to promote the healthy growth and development of children and families by addressing early education, childcare, and parenting issues.

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Great Neck / Manhasset Community Child Care Partnership, Inc., 855 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11024
phone: (516) 504-0150, fax:(516) 504-0695, email: Gnmcccp21@aol.com