About Us

The Child Care Council of CCE Oneida supports high-quality child care across Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties by connecting families with safe care, offering provider support, and strengthening early childhood resources through local partnerships.

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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 June 18, 2025