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Child Care Council

All children will thrive and grow in secure environments when families, professionals and communities are committed to excellence. Research shows that 80% of a child’s brain development and 95% of personality and social skill development occurs 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!

Need child care?

We can help! The Child Care Council provides referrals to child care programs in Herkimer, Madison and Oneida County with openings based on your location and needs!

Start A Child Care Business

Invest in New York Child Care Grant funding applications will be accepted for newly-opened child care programs? Considering watching children as a career? Learn more now!

Find a Job in Child Care

Local child care programs list their openings on our website! Click here to see who's hiring.

Children practice family style dining and healthy eating habits at the University Head Start in St. Paul, MN. University Head Start is part of the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Heart Start programs participate in CACFP and serve family style meals and snacks.

CACFP

The Child and Adult Care Food Program is federally funded to provide nutrition education and monetary reimbursement to offset the cost of serving nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in daycare & school settings.

Child Care Health Topics

Child care programs must have a health care plan, know about childhood lead exposure, and be certified to administer a variety of medications. Get all the details here.

Contact

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

Last updated August 9, 2023