Press Release: Ensuring Equity and Inclusion in Child Care

The Child Development Council has received funding to implement Ensuring Equity and Inclusion in Child Care, a new initiative designed to enhance inclusivity of local child care programs. Check out the Press Release below for more information. Ensuring Equity and Inclusion Press Release

Invest in New York – Child Care Deserts Grant

OCFS is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for applicants interested in opening a new child care program! The flyer provides information about the Child Care Deserts grant. For additional details about this exciting opportunity, please visit: ocfs.ny.gov/cc-deserts and read the Request for Applications document. On Monday, February 7th at 2:00 p.m., please join the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) for … Read More

Provider Resource: How to Report a Positive COVID-19 Case

Let’s help stop the spread of Coronavirus. Below is a resource sheet for childcare providers that experience a positive COVID-19 case of either a child in the program, the provider, a household member or any other person who has been in contact with the program. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the Child Development … Read More

Winter 2022 Newsletter

Check out our Winter 2022 Newsletter: Child Development Today! Click on the link below!! Winter 2022 Newsletter

We’re Hiring!

The Child Development Council is experiencing exciting changes and has the opportunity to bring in new talent to the organization. Wondering if the Council might be a good fit for you? Do you care about the wellbeing of children and families in our community? Are you seeking an inclusive and supportive work environment that values a healthy work/life balance? Are … Read More

Please take our Parent Survey!

If you are a parent/caretaker of a child in Tompkins or Cortland County, please take a few moments to fill out this survey from the Child Development Council. The Child Development Council is conducting a survey of parents of children in Tompkins and Cortland County to understand families’ needs and priorities in finding, selecting, and paying for child care. If … Read More

Stabilization Grant Info Sessions 8/17/21 & 8/18/21

Do you need help or have questions about applying for the Stabilization Grant? We are here to help and support you! The Child Development Council is offering two live Zoom Informations Sessions to help you. We will give you time to ask questions as well as do a walkthrough of the application process. Join Lisa Potter and Kate Canino August 17th, … Read More

Incentive Grants for Summer Camps

The Child Development Council is pleased to announce incentive grants for summer camp programs to accept low-income subsidy. Summer Camps with Health Department Permits can enroll with the Child Development Council as Legally Exempt Groups in order to accept Department of Social Services (DSS) subsidy or “scholarships”. In order to incentivize participation, we are offering $75 per staff completion of … Read More

Funding Available for Child Care Provided by Family, Friends, Neighbors

The Child Development Council is working with families in Tompkins County to help them find safe, affordable child care. We are here to help you register as a child care provider, enroll your child into a daycare or day camp, or arrange to have someone you know become your child care provider. This person could be a family member, friend … Read More