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About Operating & Renewing

Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

Besides holding a New York State Office of Children and Family Services registration, the business owner must meet all other requirements by relevant City and State Agencies. Failure to follow these regulations may result in the suspension of registration. Contact your NYC Bureau of Child Care borough office for more operating information.

NYC Bureau of Child Care Borough Offices (PDF )

Ready to Renew?

Renew in Person

Steps to renew in person:

90 days before your license expires, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Read the requirements for renewing a home-based day care license. If you do not receive your renewal notice, call 311 and ask for day care license. You will be routed to your Bureau of Child Care borough office.

Home-Based Day Care Operator's Guide to License Renewals and Hiring (PDF )