About Us

The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Oneida County is a child care resource center that supports quality child care in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties. We are dedicated to promoting accessible child care to families, as well as assisting prospective and existing child care providers. Our team works closely with state and national child care organizations to provide residents across three counties with current and state-of-the-art information.

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For Families

Finding Child Care
Choosing the right child care is crucial. We simplify the process by offering:

• Referrals to local, state-regulated child care providers
• Information on licensing requirements
• Guidance on child care subsidies

Supporting Healthy Children
We help families raise happy, healthy children by:

• Providing workshops and newsletters
• Sharing trusted, local information to help you make informed choices

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For Child Care Providers

Building the Child Care Supply
We assist new and existing providers by:

• Helping with licensing requirements
• Offering low-cost or free training on health, safety, child development, and business practices

Improving Child Care Quality
We are committed to elevating child care standards through:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Support for accreditation programs

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For Community Partners

Bridging Child Care and Education
We recognize the vital link between early learning and future success. Our efforts include:

• Educating parents on early learning and quality care
• Informing communities about the benefits of quality child care

Engaging New Partners
Child care is a community issue. We work with:

• Business leaders, schools, and community agencies to make child care a priority
• Other family support services to create a holistic approach to child care that includes health, literacy, and special needs

Documenting Needs and Trends
We track child care needs and trends by:

• Gathering data on family needs
• Analyzing local supply and costs
• Responding to changing community needs

Telling the Child Care Story
We bring the voices of children, families, and providers to the public by:

• Providing resources
• Documenting community needs
• Developing new ways to meet those needs

Last updated May 5, 2025