Providing children with what they need to succeed!

Child Care Council

All children will thrive and grow in secure environments when families, professionals, and communities are committed to excellence. Research shows that the early years are critical for development, with a significant portion of brain growth and the foundation for personality and social skills established before age 5.

Your Child's Developing Mind

Learn about the stages of your child's development and how every day interactions with them build brains to be strong for years to come!

Find Child Care

We provide families in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties with personalized lists of NY State-regulated child care programs, empowering you to make informed choices.

Start A Child Care Business

Ready to start your own child care business? Access resources, tips, and guidance to help you succeed in launching and running a child care program in your community.

Child Care Assistance

Child care is often one of the highest expenses for families, especially for single-parent households in New York State. The Child Care Council is here to help connect you with resources to ease this financial burden.

Child Care Degree Opportunities

Are you aspiring to work in Early Childhood Education? Look through available degree programs in New York State and find your next education opportunity!

Nutrition Services for Child Care Providers

Find tips, resources, and programs like CACFP and Eat Well Play Hard to help child care providers serve nutritious meals and promote healthy eating habits for the children in their care.

Contact

Richelle Singer
Early Care & Learning Issue Leader
rfs35@cornell.edu
(315) 223-7850 x223

Last updated September 6, 2024

Child Care Council

Our Mission

The Child Care Council of CCE Oneida is dedicated to supporting high-quality child care in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties. We connect families to safe, reliable child care, assist with child care subsidies, and provide guidance for providers on licensing and training. Through partnerships with local organizations, we help ensure families have access to the resources needed for healthy child development and early education.

Attention Existing Child Care Providers!

The Child Care Creation and Expansion Tax Credit will be opening January 1! This will be available to businesses providing additional infant/toddler child care opportunities for employees! There are up to $25M in funds accessible!

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