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

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

Are you at home with children and want to become an Informal Provider?

Are you at home with children and want to become an Informal Provider? The Child Development Council and Tompkins County DSS are teaming up to answer your questions and help get you registered. Please read the flyer below for dates and times. Also feel free to call the Child Development Council ahead of time at (607) 273-0259 and ask to … Read More

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