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
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
Need help paying for child care? You May be eligible to receive a subsidy through DSS.
The NYS Office of Children & Family Services has expanded eligibility for families effective December 2021. If you need help paying for child care please check out the flyer below!
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