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
Child Care Face Masks Announcement
Today (9/15/21), Governor Hochul announced that face masks are required in OCFS regulated child care programs. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-series-universal-mask-requirements-protect-new-yorkers-amid-rise The mandate applies to all people age 2 and older who are able to medically tolerate a face covering, regardless of vaccination. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Child Development Council Announces New CEO
Child Development Council Board of Directors Transition Committee ceosearch@childdevelopmentcouncil.org August 11, 2021 CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Cortland and Tompkins Counties, New York — August 11, 2021 — The Child Development Council is pleased to announce the successful hiring of Melissa Perry as its next Chief Executive Officer. After conducting a national search, Perry was selected from … 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
Child Development Council Announces CEO Retirement
CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES CEO RETIREMENT Cortland and Tompkins Counties, New York — March 15, 2021 — Taisha Dickerson, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Child Development Council of Central NY, Inc announces the retirement plans of CEO Sue Dale-Hall for the end of August 2021. Dale-Hall’s leadership role with the Council spans three decades. She reflects that … Read More
CARES 3 Scholarship for Essential Workers Now Available
CARES 3 Child Care Scholarships for Essential Workers Twenty million dollars is allocated to support child care scholarships for children of essential workers (defined under Executive Order 202.6). Child care costs will be covered for families of essential workers whose income is less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level – or $78,600 for a family of four – … Read More