We have the pleasure of being nominated for the Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice “Best of the Best” award, in the Child Care Service category! Voting is open now through September 12th. You can vote by either scanning the QR code below or visiting www.cortlandareachamber.com We here at the Child Development Council are proud to serve and be … Read More
Giving is Gorges Day is here!
Giving is Gorges is TODAY, and we are asking you to join us in our efforts to make this the most awesome day of giving Tompkins County has ever seen! Here is a story from one of our program participants on their success’ throughout our programs: Imagine being told nobody loves you, and your attitude won’t get you far. I’m not … Read More
Have questions about the Desert Grant for existing providers attend one of these Zoom sessions!
14 Days! Desert Grant application submission for existing providers begins on June 30th! https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/deserts/existing.php If you are an existing-licensed child care provider and have questions about your possible eligibility, please contact us at the Child Development Council and ask to talk to someone from our Desert Grant team. Please email Lisa Potter at lisa@childdevelopmentcouncil.org to get the Zoom Link.
A Day Without Child Care Advocacy Day
On Monday, May 9th, child care providers, parents and families across the country are hosting A Day Without Child Care: A National Day of Action. For generations, we have been fighting for equitable access to affordable child care and better pay and working conditions for providers but our needs are still not being met. That’s why we’re taking action for: … Read More
Playdate in the Park… is BACK!
Playdate in the Park is BACK- and YOU’RE INVITED! The Child Development Council is thrilled to announce the return of our family-friendly community event, Playdate in the Park! Playdate in the Park is a free event that celebrates children and families and is a gift of appreciation to our incredible community. Come play with us! June 8 at Ithaca’s historic … Read More
2022 Tompkins County Summer Camp Guide
Tompkins County Youth Services Department has released its annual Guide to Summer Youth Programs/Camps for 2022, a searchable database of camps and programs in the local area. You can search Camps/programs by age group, or keyword. https://tompkinscountyny.gov/youth/summercamps
List of summer camps accepting subsidy this summer
Looking to send your kid to summer camp but need help paying for summer camp this year, here is a list of summer camps that are accepting subsidies this summer: Coddington Summer Camp Enfield Community Council Summer Camp If you have any questions please give the Child Development Council a call at 607-273-0259 and ask to speak to … Read More
Child Development Today- Spring 2022 Newsletter
Check out our Spring 2022 Newsletter! Make sure to look for all the great training opportunities that we have coming up. Child Development Today- Spring 2022
Are you great with kids? Want to be your own boss?
Are you great with kids? Want to be your own boss? Have you been thinking about opening your own child care program? Join Us to Find Out How You Can Become a Child Care Provider The Child Development Council is here to help you become a child care provider. Join us for an Orientation to Child Care meeting. We … Read More