Child Care Centers
Child Care Centers provide care for six or more children below 13 years of age who attend less than 24 hours a day. Child care centers are required by state law to be licensed.
In-Home Provider
These are individuals who have been evaluated and approved by DFD or its designee to care for the child in their own home for fewer than 24 hours of care per day.Family, Friend, Neighbor Provider
This provider is an individual who has been evaluated and approved by the NJ Dept. of Human Services or its designee and serves no more than two unrelated children for fewer than 24 hours of care per day.
Registered Family Child Care Provider
This provider is an individual who is registered under the rules of the Family Child Care Provider Registration Act and serves no more than five children at any one time.
If you wish to become a child care provider that accepts child care assistance,
you must comply with requirements that can be found HERE.
More information can be found below about becoming a child care provider:
Child Care Centers
Child Care Centers provide care for six or more children below 13 years of age who attend less than 24 hours a day. Child care centers are required by state law to be licensed. Under the provisions of the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers (N.J.A.C. 10:122) every person or organization caring for six or more children below 13 years of age is required to secure a license from the Office of Licensing in the Department of Children and Families unless the program is exempt by law. Please refer to 10:122-1.2(d) for a list of these exemptions.
If you decide to pursue licensure or have any questions, call The Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing 1-877-667-9845 or CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
CLICK HERE to obtain a copy of the Manual of Requirements for Child Care centers.
CLICK HERE to search for licensed child care centers in New Jersey.
Registered Family Child Care Provider
This provider is an individual who is registered under the rules of the Family Child Care Provider Registration Act (see N.J.A.C. 10:126) and serves no more than five children at any one time.
Becoming a registered provider will help you improve your services to children as well as make you eligible for free referrals and technical assistance.
Attend an orientation session and learn more about the registration process. For our scheduled Family Child Care Registration classes offered in English & Spanish, FIND OUR SCHEDULE HERE.
If you live in Morris County and would like more information, contact the Family Child Care Coordinator within our office at 973- 770-5821 or send an email to info@cfrmorris.org.
Below are some important steps you must take:
- Create an account on NJCCIS (New Jersey Child Care Information System)
- Two character references
- Results of a medical examination and tuberculin Mantoux test
- Disclosures of any criminal convictions
- Consent forms for Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background checks for everyone living or working in your home who is 14 years or older.
Attend pre-service training, which covers important health and safety topics, such as:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- First Aid
- Prevention of Infectious Diseases
- Child Abuse and Neglect, Discipline
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
- Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome/Safe Sleeping Practices
- Administration of Medication
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Precautions in Transporting Children (who transport children)
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Prevention of and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions
- Child Growth and Development
During pre-service training, you will also be provided with other important topics to help guide you through the registration process, as well as inform you about important regulations and policies. In addition to pre-service trainings, Child & Family Resources will inspect your home to ensure your home complies with local, state and federal requirements for health, fire and building codes; as well as meets all Family Child Care Registration program requirements and DHS/DFD child care subsidy program requirements.
A registration fee of $25 paid to CFR is required upon issuance of a Certificate of Registration.
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Family, Friend, Neighbor Provider
Under eligbile child care subsidy programs, funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD), clients may choose Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) child care for their children. This allows families to choose relatives or non-relatives to care for their children.
FFN providers must be selected by a client who is eligible and receiving child care subsidies under an eligible child care assistance program. FFN providers will then be paid for providing child care under these programs after meeting the following provider requirements – DOWNLOAD FLYER.
In-Home Provider
These are individuals who have been evaluated and approved by DFD or its designee to care for the child in their own home for fewer than 24 hours of care per day.
For more information about becoming an In-Home Provider, please contact tour office at (973) 770-5821.