LIBERTY – If you have considered working with or teaching young children, there is no better time to start! Sullivan County needs childcare throughout the county.

According to The U.S. Census Bureau, the population estimate as of July 1, 2023, is 79,920 people in Sullivan County. 6.1% of the county’s population are children under the age of 5 (US Census Bureau, 2010), making the Under-5 population in Sullivan County, 4,795 children. The current number of infant / toddler childcare spots available in Sullivan County is 1,129. The bottom line is Sullivan County children and current providers need assistance as childcare is filled with waiting lists.

Consider working from home and teaching children. You can run your own small business from home while contributing to and supporting the working families in Sullivan County.

If you’re worried about start-up costs, Sullivan County Child Care Council may be able to assist in supply costs through the Infant/Toddler program. Most training courses through the agency are FREE for Sullivan County providers. Please contact the Sullivan County Child Care Council for step-by-step assistance with the application process, business aspect of your program, as well as the programs and resources available when your program is established.

For more information please visit www.scchildcare.com, The Office of Children and Family Services at  https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/becomeaprovider.asp, or give the office a call at (845) 292-7166.