How to Become a DCCNY Member

Membership is open to child care centers. We are working on a home-based child care membership package. If you are interested in membership please call 212-206-7818 x 2123 or email membership@dccnyinc.org. Check out the member benefits in this section and the services provided to centers in the “Educators” section to get more of an idea of the work we do.

The steps involved are:

Fill out the membership application and return to the Day Care Council of New York (call 212-206-7818 x 2123 or email membership@dccnyinc.org for application).
After review, a site visit will be scheduled.
Applicants will then be recommended to the DCCNY Board of Directors
Upon approval a new member orientation will be scheduled.
Applications are gathered quarterly, with those received at the beginning of the period given priority. The periods are July 1 – September 30 (July prioritized for period); October 1 – December 30 (October prioritized for period; January 1 to March 31 (January prioritized for period); April 1 – June 30 (April prioritized for period). Please submit your applications as early as possible.

Member Benefits

Here are some of the reasons why membership in DCCNY benefits you and makes your center a more valuable place for both your staff and the children and families you serve. Membership dues provide you with a number of direct services that benefit your children, staff and center.

These services include:

Public Policy and Advocacy
Labor and Employment Relations Assistance
Group and Individual Organization Training and Technical Assistance
Eligibility for Pension Fund, 401k and Life Insurance Benefits
Leadership and Organizational Coaching
Management and Operational Consultation
Early Childhood Education and Care Networking
Professional Development Workshops and Webinars
Topic-Based Membership Meetings
Affinity Groups
Scholarship Opportunities
And More!!

All of our efforts are designed to benefit our member agencies and improve the quality of child care services in New York City.