York College Child and Family Center, Inc.
The York College Child and Family Center, located on the site of the former St. Monica's church, provides a nurturing environment that fosters a developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 mths. to four years old.
We proudly offer high quality child care for children of York College Student parents, Faculty, Staff and community members.

- We serve children ages 6 months to 4 years old
- We offer both full and part time schedules
- Licensed by N.Y.C. Department of Health and Mental Hygeine
- High Quality Early Childhood Care Conveniently on Campus
- Flexible Scheduling & Affordable Fees for York Student-Parents
- Now Accepting Child Care Vouchers March 2025!
- Child Care Subsidy available for Student Parents- (income eligible)
- Highly qualified early childhood education staff
- Developmentally Appropriate Environment
- Research Based Teaching Strategies Curriculum
- Onsite State of the Art Child Library
- On site secure outdoor playground
- Nutrious meals and snacks included
- Faculty/ Staff Child Care Available
Further information
The Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p. m. Infant, Toddler and Nursery programs (August until May) June and July we follow York Summer schedule.
3k and UPK schedule is Monday - Friday 8:55 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ( Fall 2025)
We abide by York academic calendar and Department of Education Calendar.
New Expanded Services!
New Programming - The Center will be offering Extended Day Programming in Fall 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Monday - Thursdays Only. Extended day services will offer a nutritious snack. Market Rate Fees will apply.
- Now Offering Free 3 K Program for 3-year-olds ( Fall 2025)
- Now Offering Free UPK Services for 4-year-olds (Fall 2025
Registration for both Free DOE programs will be in April 2025. Seats are limited!
York College Child and Family Center
94-12 160th Street,
Jamaica, NY 11451
Tel: 718-262-2930 Email: yccfc@york.cuny.edu
On the site of the former St. Monica's church
Charlene Dertinger,
Director of Child Care
York College Child and Family Center, Inc.
cdertinger@york.cuny.edu
Market Rate Fee Schedule
Part Day- $ 60.00 per day Ages 3-5
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