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 The Child Development Council is excited to share an expansion of services for children and families with the addition of Family Resource Centers in both Cortland and Tompkins Counties. Click the link below for more information. Click here to open the press release.

Click the link below to find out more information and how to apply! https://www.childdevelopmentcouncil.org/mental-health-consultant-part-time/

Visit the Community Child Care Growth Initiative page to find out more information. Link below. https://www.childdevelopmentcouncil.org/programs/community-child-care-supply-growth-initiative/

2025 Gratitude Report Click on the picture to view the report.

Quality child care matters for all of us, whether or not you have young children. Read on for the impacts of child care, indicators of high quality care, and child care related resources offered by the Child Development Council.  Click the link below to view the letter on quality child care. Child Care Letter May 2026

  You’re invited! Tasty snacks, Family-Friendly Activities, Fun in the Park! FREE!!!

Today on Monday, May 12th, 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. Join the Child Development Council … Read More

Mark your calendar for 5/9 for Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! There are many ways to thank child care providers, whether you are a parent or appreciative community member. Here are a few examples of ways to make the day special: –Help your child make a card for your child care provider–Bring coffee or a special treat for the staff–Coordinate … Read More