Starting a Program
A person or organization caring for 6 or more children below 13 years of age must secure a license from the Office of Licensing in the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services, DYFS). For information on obtaining a license and opening a child care center, visit their website.
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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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