Provides resources to assist parents with their child care needs, individuals with concerns regarding the health or safety of a child in a day care program and individuals involved in running or initiating a day care program. Oversees Licenses and Monitors Daycare and Home based Daycare Facilities. Offers online information including a Child Care Facility Search feature which provides a listing of regulated child care providers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There is also an online screening tool to help parents determine their eligibility for financial support from the state's Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care.

Offers programs that are designed for candidates who already have a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree and who seek New York State Certification for grades 7-12 in one of the following areas: Biology; English; Mathematics; Social Studies, and Spanish. Call for detailed information regarding admission requirements and Certificate requirements.

Any individual that performs tattoo, microblading, permanent make-up, or body piercing services in Nassau County is required to hold a valid Tattoo/Body Piercing Artist Certification issued by the Nassau County Department of Health. The Artist Certification is valid for three years from the date of issuance, and it is the individual’s responsibility to renew their Artist Certification in a timely manner. Call for detailed information.

Enforces standards of professional conduct in the professions except medicine. Forty seven professions are regulated such as Acupuncture, Architecture, Engineering, Medical, Dental, Mental Health, Accounting, Social Work, All professional practitioners, and Non-Professions.

Accepts license applications for individuals seeking to operate a Family-Type Home residence under the Foster Care Program for Adults. Family-Type Homes are operated by individuals within their own home, and are subject to inspection & oversight by DSS. Accepts/makes referrals for individuals interested in placement to a Family-Type Home. Family-Type Homes provide care for individuals who do not require medical or skilled nursing, but who may require room, board, and certain personal care services such as laundry and housekeeping.

Approved to offer the new Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor CASAC 350-Hour Standardized Curriculum. If you are seeking your CASAC certification, you must now take the 350 educational hours with one provider or school, and there are no longer elective courses. Upon completion of the 350-Hour program, students will be issued the OASAS CASAC 350-Hour Standardized Certificate of Completion. Students will be required to submit this document to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services' (OASAS) Credentialing Unit when submitting your application for your credential. Please note that completion of the 350-hour program does not provide you with CASAC Trainee status. Students must complete and submit the OASAS Credentialing application and required fee to OASAS' Credentialing Unit staff to achieve this status. Upon receipt of the application, a review will be conducted to determine eligibility for the CASAC Trainee and CASAC Examination. Those students who are already CASAC's and must renew their credential with NYS-OASAS must document 60 clock hours (40 hours must be related to addictions). Renewal of your CASAC credential is done every three years. All courses listed may be used for recredentialing purposes. Call for detailed information.

Recruits foster families to care for children placed in foster care. Provides extensive training and reimbursement to help with the expenses while a child is in your home. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a 350-hour accreditation program to train anyone who is interested in becoming an alcohol/substance abuse counselor.

Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the village residents, while maintaining high quality public services.

Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be a valuable member of today’s health care team as you work under the direction of nurses, doctors or other authorized health care provider. The School of Practical Nursing at Western Suffolk BOCES is approved by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. BOCES’ program offers a low student-to-teacher ratio that allows many opportunities for highly personalized, hands-on instruction. The School prepares students to work with patients and medical staff in medical facilities including nursing homes. Students are then assigned to a clinical site at one of Long Island’s excellent health care facilities where they work under the guidance of an experienced health care professional. Classes are held at Wilson Technological Center’s Northport campus. Those who successfully complete the New York State-approved Practical Nursing program at BOCES meet the qualifications for admission to the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Helps parents find day care providers by name, type of facility, county or zip code online or by phone. Also helps parents who have complaints about a child care facility.

The Division is responsible for the licensure, registration and/or regulation of the following: real estate brokers and salespersons, barber shops and practitioners, appearance enhancement businesses and practitioners cosmetology, esthetics, natural hair styling, nail specialty, waxing, private investigators, watch guard or patrol agencies, security guards, security and fire alarm installers, hearing aid dispensers, apartment information vendors, apartment sharing agents, real estate appraisers, notaries public, bedding manufacturers and used bedding sellers, armored car carriers and guards, coin processors, home inspectors, telemarketers, athlete agents and central dispatch facilities.

Offers many different computer courses including Microsoft Office, programming, web design, page layout, and database administration. Students are required to bring their own USB flash drive with a minimum of 1GB of storage to all computer classes. Sample course offerings include: 75-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Course; Advanced Word; Basic Keyboarding and Computer Skills; Computer Orientation and Windows; Computer Fundamentals with Microsoft; Intermediate Adobe Photoshop; Intermediate Excel; Intermediate Microsoft Access; Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint; Intermediate Quickbooks; Introduction to Adobe Indesign CS; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop; Introduction to Computing; Introduction to Microsoft Access; Introduction to Microsoft Excel; Introduction to Microsoft Office for Windows; Introduction to Microsoft Word; Introduction to Powerpoint; Introduction to Quickbooks; Intermediate Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel Advanced. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details.

Offers a variety of classes for Adults (21 and over). The District offers ENL (English as a New Language) Classes in Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. These classes are offered at different levels to suit needs within the community. The District also offers a General Educational Development preparation program to Adults (21 and over). The purpose of the High School Equivalency preparation program is to provide an opportunity for "out of school" adults to develop the skills and understanding necessary to perform satisfactorily on the General Educational Development (TASC) Test. At the Central Islip Adult Education Program, a number of classes are offered to contribute to your medical education or to help you start your medical career. Central Islip Adult Education in cooperation with the Lighthouse Resource Center, Inc. is pleased to present the following National Certification Medical Career(s): EKG Technician- CET (Electrocardiography); Phlebotomy Technician - CPT; Medical Insurance: Billing & Coding; C.P.R. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training; Medical Assistant (CMA); Medical Administrative Assistant. Additional sample course offering are offered to adults: Cooking; Cake Decorating; Curso Basico de Computacion; Job Preparation and Training/Preparacion y Entranamiento para Buscar y Conseguir Empleo; Swimming Children/Adults; Electricity; Become a Plumber and & Medical Training Classes. Also offered is a Summer Institute - Summer Classes - Intensive English. Call for additional information regarding all programs offered.

Issues and maintains marriage licenses for individuals wanting to get married or those needing a copy of a marriage license, including birth certificate, dog registration, death certificates, business registration, and the like.

Offers courses in partnership with Ed2Go. Offers non-credit courses designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. Whether you're looking for professional development or personal enrichment, these six-week online courses are the perfect way to learn a new skill or enhance your existing ones. You'll need to spend roughly two to four hours each week completing two engaging lessons in an enjoyable environment. Expert instructors develop every course. However, the course is not conducted "live". You are able to log-in at any time to take your lessons. New sessions start every month, so you can sign up anytime. Upon completing a course with a passing score, you'll get a certificate of completion from Molloy University. Sample online courses include: Accounting; Arts; Business; Career Builders; College Readiness; Computer Basics & Windows; CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+; Finance; Fundraising; Graphic Design; Healthcare; Health and Wellness; ESL; Legal; Management Certificate Program; MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Word; Networking & Wireless; Nonprofit Management; Nonprofit Management Certificate Program; Parenting; Photography; Test Preparation; Teacher Professional Development; Web Design, Graphics, & Animation and Writing. For further information visit: www.ed2go.com/molloy or call Molloy Continuing Education for information.

Offers course to the community. Sample course offerings include: Certifications: Lifeguard Training; Certifications: Notary Public Training; Crackling And Decoupage - Clay Pots; One Stroke Painting – Beginner; Be Your Own Cake Boss; Cocktail Party Show Stoppers; Rolling In The Dough!; Medicare Made Easy; Understanding Your 403b; Ballroom Dance; Beginner And Intermediate Piano; Guitar For Beginners; Guitar For Intermediates; Line Dancing; Personal Growth: Let Me Put You To Sleep!; Living Mindfully; Mahjong For Beginners; Numerology; Basketball; Beginners Pickleball; Chair Yoga; Hula Hoop Fitness - Yes… You Can Hoop! Pickleball Open Play; Pilates; Tai Chi For Health; Yoga and Zumba/Zumba Toning. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Attends all Town Board meetings and is responsible for the minutes, legal notices, certifications of Town records and filing of change of zone applications. Issues all licenses such as dog, hunting, fishing and marriage. Bingo and games of chance licenses, clamming, taxicab, tow truck, peddlers, refuse, auto junkyard, commuter parking permits and disability parking permits. Acts as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the issuance of Birth and Death Certificates as Commissioner of Elections for special elections and is the Records Manager Officer. The Records Center and Archives is also under the Town Clerk. The clerk can perform civil marriage ceremonies.

Provides training courses for people interested in taking Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) courses.

Offers courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Waxing and Esthetician. Additional course offerings include: Cosmetology Class Make-up Hours; Preparation for the New York State Licensing Cosmetology Exam; Barbering for the Licensed Cosmetologist; Eyelash Extensions; Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care and Make-Up Academy. BOCES also offers Salon Services, Inner Beauty Salon & Spa: all hair, skin, facial, waxing, manicure and Barber shop at reasonable prices (Oct-Jun). Call for appointments

Offers a variety of classes for Adults (21 and over). The District offers ENL (English as a New Language) Classes in Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. These classes are offered at different levels to suit needs within the community. The District also offers a General Educational Development preparation program to Adults (21 and over). The purpose of the High School Equivalency preparation program is to provide an opportunity for "out of school" adults to develop the skills and understanding necessary to perform satisfactorily on the General Educational Development (TASC) Test. At the Central Islip Adult Education Program, a number of classes are offered to contribute to your medical education or to help you start your medical career. Central Islip Adult Education in cooperation with the Lighthouse Resource Center, Inc. is pleased to present the following National Certification Medical Career(s): EKG Technician- CET (Electrocardiography); Phlebotomy Technician - CPT; Medical Insurance: Billing & Coding; C.P.R. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training; Medical Assistant (CMA); Medical Administrative Assistant. Additional sample course offering are offered to adults: Cooking; Cake Decorating; Curso Basico de Computacion; Job Preparation and Training/Preparacion y Entranamiento para Buscar y Conseguir Empleo; Swimming Children/Adults; Electricity; Become a Plumber and & Medical Training Classes. Also offered is a Summer Institute - Summer Classes - Intensive English. Call for additional information regarding all programs offered.

Offers programs that will help you launch your professional aviation career at Western Suffolk BOCES whose school of Aviation Maintenance Technology is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. BOCES has helped prepare students to become FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant technicians. This 1,910-hour AMT program is located at Wilson Tech’s Republic Airport campus in Farmingdale, NY. BOCES offers small classes, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled and experienced instructors. Those who satisfactorily complete this AMT school are eligible to take the FAA exams that lead to FAA licenses in Airframe and Powerplant. Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and an FAA approved Federal Aviation Regulation School (FAR147). Call for more detailed information.