Twelve credits of college coursework OR nine college credits and 45 hours of applicable training that matches the Credential Topics and Competency Areas. Three of the 12 credits or the 45 hours of applicable training must have been completed within the last five years.
Requirement for candidacy:
Two years of experience as a New York state regulated Family or Group Family Day Care Provider
OR
Two years of experience as an employee of a New York state regulated Family or Group Family Day Care program
Please note you will need a supervisor to sign off on each individual experience.
All of the information enclosed with this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application will obligate NYAEYC to maintain my file, assess my coursework and respond regarding to what is needed to complete the credentialing process. This application will be active for one year from the date of acceptance.
Payment
The New York State Family Child Care Credential fee is $350 for NYAEYC members and $375 for nonmembers. The fee is set up in two payments: an application fee of $100 and the assessment fee of $250 (members) or $275 (non-members) due with the portfolio. All fees are non-refundable.