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Early Childhood Services

The Children's Center

The Children's Center provides drop-in day care for children 6 weeks-12 years of age whose caregivers have business in Family Court. The goal of the program is to protect children from witnessing the complicated issues discussed in the court room and allow parents to focus on addressing their needs.



Services offered at the Children' Center:

  • Drop-in day care with planned activities and snacks
  • Parent education and child development information
  • Referrals to supportive services

Locations: Otsego County Family Court Building (197 Main Street, Cooperstown)

Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Fees for Service: None


To learn more about The Children's Center call 607.433.8055

To receive services simply stop into the center and enroll your child(ren). Families with day care needs greater than 3 hours for any one day must make prior arrangements.

This program funded in part by:

  • New York State Unified Court System
  • Otsego County Department of Social Services

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"The Children’s Center is a great program. I don't know what I would have done without it."

 

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