Recognition Certificates

Why would the state ask if I am giving out certificates from my preschool, in order to form my corporation?

I am opening a preschool in NY State and we have recently filed to create our corporation. They are asking me if I will be issuing certificates to the kids?? Other than star student and things like that what am I going issue to a 3 yr old?! At the end of the year they will get recognition awards/certificates...(saying something like) Congratulations to Jane Doe! Presented on this 13th day of June for outstanding effort and accomplishments this year at Preschool. Signed: Miss Nadine I am wondering if it is to find out what division the corp needs to be approved through. Any ideas?? Thanks Nadine

Public Comments

1. They are trying to deside if you will fall under the scope an educational facility (i.e. private school) or are you more of a day care facility. Each has it's own regulatory control and requirements.
2. Hello, I am hoping to open a preschool/mommy & me in NY within the next year...I came across your post looking for info on how to start (any advice??). My guess at your question would be that maybe there is a difference between a preschool that is certified by NY dept of edu or just an independent preschool, another words certifing that jane doe went through a NY state cirriculum other than one created by you. Maybe I am way off base...