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OCFS-6002 - Qualifications-Child Day Care Programs

OCFS-6002 - Qualifications-Child Day Care Programs
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The OCFS-6002 form is used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to document the education, training, and experience of individuals applying for caregiving roles in child day care programs. This form ensures compliance with OCFS regulations regarding staff qualifications, as outlined in Section .13 of the child day care regulations.

This form (OCFS-6002 Rev. 08/2019) is required for Family Day Care, Group Family Day Care, Small Day Care Centers, Day Care Centers, and School-Age Child Care programs. It applies to providers, directors, teachers, assistants, substitutes, and volunteers.

Key Features of the Form:

  • Program and Personal Information: Includes the program name, facility ID, applicant’s name, and date of birth.

  • Education & Training: Applicants can list degrees, certifications, training courses, institutions attended, and number of credits, if applicable.

  • Child Care Experience: Records previous child care work, including date range, description of responsibilities, location, and ages of children served.

  • Supervisory Experience: Applicable for directors, documenting leadership roles, management responsibilities, and locations where supervisory experience was gained.

  • Attachments: Resumes or additional documentation can be submitted to demonstrate compliance with role-specific requirements.

Instructions:

  • Complete all sections relevant to your pending role.

  • Consult OCFS regulations to verify the required qualifications for your position.

  • Submit additional documents if requested to demonstrate education, training, or experience.

  • Print clearly or submit electronically if allowed by your regulator.

Using OCFS-6002 helps child care programs maintain compliance with state regulations, verify staff credentials, and support licensing or registration requirements. It provides a standardized record of qualifications for all staff, volunteers, and directors in child care settings.

This form is essential for anyone seeking to work, volunteer, or hold a leadership role in New York State child day care programs.