Technical Assistance - We are here to answer your questions, by phone, e-mail, or on-site (yours and ours!). Questions run the gamut from regulations to program development, so don't be shy about asking!
Intensive Technical Assistance -Provided in hourly units this free service is optimal for making big changes to your education or program, yet individualized to your needs.
Retention Grants - We have a limited number of quality improvement grants available for family and group family child care providers. The grants are available for up to $500 towards quality improvement including professional development, building and gounds, safety requirements and in educational materials that relate to curriculum development.
Eva Boman Cochran Professional Development Scholarships -Resources in this fund vary. Contact us for more information.
Child Care Emergency Scholarships - Our scholarship program is designed for parents, but they help you too. We recognize that when a family has a financial crisis, sometimes the child care bill backs up. Don't get caught in a bind, refer families early, before the bill gets too big.
Healthy Meals through Child and Adult Care Food Program (CAFCP) - If you are looking for information on healthy eating, feeding finicky eaters, or just need some financial support to offer a cornucopia of foods, contact the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Creative Curriculum - Free copies available while supplies last for Registered Family Child Care and Licensed Group Family Child Care providers.
Business Forms - You may download commonly used business forms, or contact our Child Care Specialist if you are looking for something new or unique to your program.
Professional Membership Applications - We keep applications to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) on file. These resources offer a host of services for their members, including but not limited to accreditation, business insurance, and educational materials.
Child Care Center Accreditation
Family Child Care Accreditation
School Age Child Care (SACC) Accreditation
Quality Stars NY - QSNY is a voluntary quality rating system for early care and education programs. It is currently being piloted in 12 communities across the state. For more information, visit the website.
Other Resources
609 West Clinton Street Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 273 - 0259 Fax: (607) 273 - 3141
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