Daycare Unit

Client Contact Number:
607.778.2628

Located at 36-42 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905

Unit Description:
Authorizes daycare services for families who are eligible according to the agency's Consolidated Services Plan. These include families:

• On Temporary Assistance who are working or involved in a work activity.
• In receipt of Child Protective or Preventive Services as part of a therapeutic service plan.
• Who are working and earn less than 300% of the state income standard.

Daycare is available for children age 6 weeks to 12 years old. 

Day Care Unit Documents and Forms

• New York State Application for Child Care Assistance
• Instructions on How to Complete an Application for Child Care Assistance
• Broome County Day Care Application Cover Sheet
• Supplement to Application/Recertification, Review Landlord Form

          INCOME STANDARDS
          Effective June 1, 2025

Family Size         100%                85% SMI
        1                $15,650            $59,055.18
        2                $21,150            $77,226.00
        3                $26,650            $95,396.83
        4                $32,150          $113,567.65
        5                $37,650          $131,738.47
        6                $43,150          $149,909.30
        7                $48,650          $153,316.33
        8                $54,150          $156,723.36

*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person to the 100% column for calculating family share. 
**For families/households with more than 8 persons, see 25-OCFS-INF-03 for the 85% SMI needed to determine eligibility

25-OCFS-INF-03