The mission of the Bergen County Office for Children is to strengthen and coordinate child care services for families and child care providers, focusing on the availability, affordability, and quality of early care and education.

Parents are assisted with counseling on choosing child care, referrals to child care providers, and child care subsidies. The Office trains, registers, and monitors family child care, and provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance for the child care community. 

BEFORE COMPLETING THE NJCK APPLICATION, CLICK THE LINK FOR THE New Jersey Department of Human Services WEBSITE TO CALCULATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND/OR COPAY. 

ANTES DE COMPLETAR LA SOLICITUD DE NJCK, HAGA CLIC EN EL SIGUIENTE ENLACE: New Jersey Department of Human Services PARA CALCULAR SU ELEGIBILIDAD Y / O CO-PAGO 

Links

• www.childcarenj.gov  
• www.grownjkids.gov   
• https://data.nj.gov/childcare_explorer
• www.eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov

Press Releases

• Governor Murphy Announces Childcare Initiative (9/2/2020)

Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?

The laws in New Jersey do not specify an age when a child is considered old enough to stay home alone. Parents must make an individual decision based on many factors. View guidelines and things to consider in making this difficult decision.

Attention Child Care Providers

• Get guidance on radon testing for child care centers.
• Jan 2021 Rate Increase for Child Care Providers
  
  Child Care Providers please note: Emergency closure dates must be reported to the Office for Children within the E-Child Care 13 day back swipe period.  Check the Emergency and Disaster Child Care Policy for additional details.

Tell Us Your Story About Child Care

Please take a moment and share your story with us through this form.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Registration Requirements