Safety tips
Information on how to operate a fire extinguisher, emergency phone numbers, safety inspections, and more.
Prevent child abuse
Reports of child abuse and neglect can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling the New York State Central Register ( SCR) Child Abuse and Maltreatment Hotline. All calls are confidential. The SCR relays calls to ACS to begin an...
Fire safety
Evacuation drills must be held monthly and a written evacuation plan for each shift must be kept on file and readily available for parents’ review or posted in a conspicuous place in the home.
PPEP: Who we are
The UFT Provider Professional Education Program is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of family childcare workforce and all early childhood professionals.
Courses & Training
The Provider Professional Education Program (PPEP) offers early childhood providers and teachers engaging learning opportunities, regulatory-compliant training and CTLE-earning professional development.
Health savings programs
Members have access to free medical bill negotiation and prescription drug discount services through AllyHealth.
Provider networks
Learn about the benefits of network affiliation and see links to Family Child Care Provider networks.
Informal (legally-exempt) provider rights
Informal (legally-exempt) providers have a series of new rights under the new contract.
Provider Health & Wellness FAQs
The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.
NYC Childcare Navigator Provider Portal FAQ
Get answers to your questions about how to use the UFT's online portal for child care providers.