What is the Family Child Care Network?
The FCCN are programs offered to infants, toddlers and 3-K in a home setting by licensed, qualified, child care providers.
In this setting, children are served in mixed-age groups with other children from birth to twelve years old.
These programs are consistent with 3-K programs offered in center-based and district school settings, and are overseen by the Department of Education and a Family Child Care Network organization that provides instructional resources, coaching, and family support.
Families may choose to enroll their children in Family Child Care homes because of their many unique strengths:
Children can form strong relationships with caregivers by continuing in the same program from six weeks to twelve years old.
Children can interact with other children, including siblings, in a mixed-age setting.
Children can begin their early education in a familiar setting before transitioning to center- or school-based pre-K, or remaining with the provider in an after school setting if that is the family’s preference.
Families can have access to programs that offer longer days to meet the needs of work or school schedules.
Families can find programs that are conveniently located close to home, work, or school.
Families may find that FCC programs best reflect the language and culture of their community. Like center - and school-based programs, FCC programs help children learn, grow, and explore the world around them. FCC programs use DOE-approved curriculum, and the providers receive professional learning and coaching to support quality play-based instruction.
Services & Benefits
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education We enhance the quality of child care experiences for numerous infants/toddlers in various locations of the Bronx, N.Y. through free training for providers, additional support services in the provider homes, and the purchasing of needed materials to produce a well-rounded learning environment.
As children fully participate in our program, the learning curve is enhanced as there is an emphasis on school-readiness goals.
Health / Nutrition Services
We have a qualified nurse available to assist in the review of medical records and ensure compliance with the Department of Health.
We use a preventive approach and encourage the family to follow-up in a timely manner on their schedule of well care visits.
We also have a trained staff available to review menus and ensure compliance with CACFP. Families First We believe that stronger families create more secure and confident children.
In order to better support children, we partner with the families to assess current needs and identify resources to address them.
Our staff contacts families and works together with them to map out goals to support a successful outcome.
Youth Village Food and Nutrition Center provides reimbursement of meals served by FDC Providers (CACFP Program).
Family Child Care Network
The Best of Me Day Habilitation Program
Katiusca Lopez
FCC Network Coordinator / CACFP Program Director
- 391 East 149th Street, Room 615, Bronx NY 10455
- 718-766-5130
- klopez@sebnc.org
Family Child Care Network
The Best of Me Day Habilitation Program
Katiusca Lopez
FCC Network Coordinator / CACFP Program Director
- 391 East 149th Street, Room 615, Bronx NY 10455
- 718-766-5130
- klopez@sebnc.org
