Office of the Provost

Child Care

SUNY child care centers provide quality care for over 5,000 children at 55 centers across the state. Twenty of these centers are located on state-operated campuses, and thirty-three at the community colleges. The NYS Office of Children & Family Services licenses all centers and 62% of the centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. SUNY childcare centers promote the development of a trained workforce in New York State and contribute to economic development by providing employment opportunities for over 1,000 people.

SUNY childcare centers perform a vital service for the campus and community in providing care for children of students, faculty, staff and community members. Of the 5,000 children served, approximately one-third are children of student parents, one-third children of faculty and staff and one-third children from the community. Centers also provide sites for student interns and placements for work-study students. Collaboration with the campus community, local school districts, AmeriCorps, Foster Grandparents and other human service agencies provide a broad range of services for enrolled children and their families and creates a positive relationship with the community.

New York State provides funding for SUNY childcare centers through the Operating Grant and the Child Care & Development Block Grant. Operating grant funds are used for center operating costs, including salaries, fringe benefits, supplies, equipment and meals for children. The Child Care & Development Block Grant provides tuition subsidies for over 1,500 children of income-eligible students.

SUNY Child Care Campus Centers

For more information, contact Marcia Brady.

Related Links:

• New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• New York State Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• New York State Child Care Coordinating Council
• National Coalition for Campus Children's Center