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Founded in 1967, Community Family Development (CFD) is the largest nonprofit childcare center in Dutchess County, offering year-round care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. With nearly 100 children enrolled and 98% of families receiving subsidies, we make high-quality, affordable care accessible to Poughkeepsie families.
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Our Mission
To provide high-quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment so children can thrive.
Our Vision
Children and families have equity and access to high quality childcare and education.
Our Programs
Upcoming Events
CFD Night at the Hudson Valley Renegades!Fri, Sep 05Heritage Financial Park
Support CFD Crayon CrewSat, Sep 20Dutchess Rail Trail Manchester Crossing
Open HouseTue, Sep 23Community Family Development
Registration
Registering is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Follow these simple steps to get started:
Step 1: Log in or create your Brightwheel account.
Step 2: Fill out the enrollment form and pay your registration fee (if required). Have a discount code? Be sure to enter it!
Step 3: Watch for any additional forms or documents in the Brightwheel Parent Portal.
Step 4: Once we’ve reviewed everything, you’ll get a confirmation email with:
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Your child’s official start date
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Drop-off and pick-up instructions
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Details about your first invoice
Register by
clicking below
Tuition
Community Family Development is proud to work alongside state-funded childcare subsidy programs that help make quality care more affordable for families. These programs help cover a portion (or sometimes all) of your childcare costs, based on your income and eligibility.
Many of the families we serve qualify for assistance, and you might too!
For tuition assistance, please see our tuition page.
