SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — If you have considered working with or teaching young children, there is no better time to start: Sullivan County needs child care throughout the county.

 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s population estimate as of July 1, 2023, is 79,920 people. Just over six percent of that population is children under the age of five, which works out to 4,795 children. 

The current number of infant/toddler child care spots available in Sullivan County is 1,129. 

The bottom line is that Sullivan County children and current providers need help, as child care is filled with waiting lists.

 Consider working from home and teaching children. You can run your own small business from home while contributing to and supporting the working families in Sullivan County.

If you’re worried about start-up costs, we might be able to assist with supply costs through the Infant/Toddler program. 

Most training courses through our agency are free for Sullivan County providers.

Contact the Sullivan County Child Care Council at the number or link below for step-by-step assistance with the application process, the business aspect of your program, and the programs and resources available when your program is established.

The Sullivan County Child Care Council has determined an immediate need for infant and toddler child care based on our referral services:

Countywide—Of 44 inquiries, 31 were for infant and toddler care.

Requests for infant and toddler care through our agency have been made mainly for Fallsburg, Liberty and Monticello.

Most of our providers have no infant or toddler spots available

For more information, visit www.scchildcare.com, www.ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/becomeaprovider.asp or call 845/292-7166.