
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 Harvest Festival / Open HouseTue, Oct 28Community Family Development
Registration
Registering is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Follow these simple steps to get started:
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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 invoiceโโโโโโโ
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.
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Many of the families we serve qualify for assistance, and you might too!
For tuition assistance, please see our tuition page.โโโโ
