Office for Children
Emergency Child Care Assistance for Essential Employees has been extended through May. Please, click here for more information.
Are you a COVID-19 essential worker in need of emergency childcare? You must complete this form in order to apply for and receive emergency care.
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
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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.
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.
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Contact Us
Julie O'BrienDirector |
Office for Children
One Bergen County Plaza • 2nd Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-336-7150 • Fax: 201-336-7155
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Call if you need an appointment before or after office hours.
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