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Asylum seekers who have come from NYC to the Hudson Valley are often fleeing violence and persecution.

These individuals and families, with young children, are in the U.S. legally, and have very little.

The Child Care Council is here to help however we can, and we hope you will support our stuffed animal and book drive. The donated items will go directly into the hands of these children, and will help to provide comfort.

Here's how you can help:

Click here for our Amazon wish list to select and donate books and stuffed animals

They will be shipped directly to the Council offices (use "Kathy Halas gift registry" at checkout), and we will make sure they are delivered to the families

OR

Click here to Donate $25

We will use the donation to purchase stuffed animals and books

Thank you!

Kathy Halas
Executive Director

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The Child Care Council has COVID-19 Test Kits available for Distribution.

We are offering free COVID-19 test kits at the council. If you are interested in receiving kits, please arrive at the council at regular business hours and inform the front desk of the number of test that you need. Please make your request in multiples of ten (10 kits, 20 kits, ect).

The expiration date for these tests has been extended to December 2023.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Gabriella Figueroa (914)761-3456, Ext. 111

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NATIONALLY, CHILD CARE WORKERS MAKE LESS THAN 98% OF ALL OCCUPATIONS!

HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR STAFF DOING?

We get calls all the time asking about child care wages and benefits. Please take 5 minutes for this confidential survey, so we can answer those questions.

The summarized results will help us fight for better child care compensation for you!

HELP US TO HELP YOU!
Staff Compensation Survey

Thank you as always for all you do for our children, families and entire community!

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It's time to induct some new heroes into the Early Education Hall of Heroes! Thank you to all of you who educate and care for our children. We are so excited to come back together this fall to honor some of the world's greatest educators.

You may nominate yourself or be nominated by an employer, parent, board member, or a co-worker. If you are a former Joey Award winner, you may still be nominated. You may receive multiple nominations. A selection committee will choose the honorees, and approximately 10 professionals will be inducted this year.

The Early Education Hall of Heroes event will take place on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 7pm to 9pm. Join us for a night of celebration with awards, dinner, entertainment, giveaways, and more. So be sure to mark September 29th on your calendar and submit an online nomination form for your hero. They just might become a 2023 Early Education Hall of Heroes Inductee. Click the button below to complete the form online or print and mail in form.

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Additional details are coming soon


 FAMS Comprehensive Background Check Process
Technical Assistance Session for Child Care Providers

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Helping children realize their full potential is a critically important task.  Those who do it well display an understanding of children, passion for their work, creativity and more.  To encourage on-going efforts to improve child care quality, the Council established the Cathryn A. Riley Innovation for Quality Prize in 2016, named after a former member of the Council’s team who made a lasting impact not only on the Council but also the field statewide.  

We thank all the applicants and wish that we could fund every great idea.  We are pleased to announce the following 6 awards:  

Briarcliff Nursery School:  Connecting Through Nature: Enhancing an Outdoor Community Space
An existing “side yard” will be transformed into a lovely space for play, gardening, and family gatherings.

Bumble Bees Family Daycare: Outdoor Exploration Space
New elements (mud kitchen, water play equipment) will be introduced in the backyard to expand outdoor learning activities.

Discovery Village: Outdoor Classroom
An outdoor kitchen, art easel, water runway and seating will be added to extend outdoor learning.

Kidz on the Go Family Daycare: Outdoor Exploration Space
New elements (mud kitchen, water play equipment) will be introduced in the backyard to expand outdoor learning activities.

My Children’s Day Care: Outdoor Science
With a new sandbox and basic science materials, the children will be introduced to exciting new experiments.

Tarrytown Nursery School: Early Childhood Yoga and Mindfulness
A new yoga program will promote social, emotional and physical well-being in addition to improved attention skills.

If you would like to support the Council’s efforts to promote quality early learning experiences and innovation in the field, please contact Kathy Halas, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Are you next?

Take your place among Westchester's leaders via Leadership Westchester, a rigorous, 9 month program run by Volunteer NY! that sharpens leadership skills, expands relationships, facilitates a new understanding of your own values, capacities and goals, and deepens your ability to influence others.

For the 8th year, the Council is pleased to fully support the participation of a Westchester early care and education leader in this unique opportunity.  A Council committee will pre-screen all applicants for this scholarship and interview selected candidates. Interviews with the committee will be scheduled for mid July. Final selection will be made by Leadership Westchester. The first Leadership Westchester class will be in late October. 

Application deadline is Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5 pm. 

To apply for this award through the Council's Cathryn A. Riley Fund, you must submit this application-->Click Here for Application.

For more info about the Scholarship Program, join us at the virtual info session with David Severance, Program Facilitator on Thursday, June 8th at 1pm.

TO REGISTER-->SEND AN EMAIL TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information about Leadership Westchester go to: https://www.volunteernewyork.org/leadership

About the Cathryn A. Riley Fund
The Leadership Westchester scholarship is made possible by the Cathryn A. Riley Fund of the Child Care Council of Westchester. Cathryn "Cate" Riley was a coordinator at the Council prior to her death. She was involved with the NYS Child Care Coordinating Council, now known as the Early Care and Learning Council, the coordinating vehicle for the statewide CCRR network. She also served on the NYS Department of Education Committee for Teacher Certification, the Board of the Westchester Association for the Education of Young Children and the Advisory Board of Westchester Community College. Cate was herself an intuitive and skilled leader in early care and education. 

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

2022 Annual Report

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A lot happens in a year! We keep you posted through newsletters and on social media, but our annual report is where we really chronical our impact, thank our supporters, and share data. Read all about the wonderful things that Council has been able to do last year because of supporters like you.

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Are you next?

Take your place among Westchester's leaders via Leadership Westchester, a rigorous, 9 month program run by Volunteer NY! that sharpens leadership skills, expands relationships, facilitates a new understanding of your own values, capacities and goals, and deepens your ability to influence others.

For the 8th year, the Council is pleased to fully support the participation of a Westchester early care and education leader in this unique opportunity.  A Council committee will pre-screen all applicants for this scholarship and interview selected candidates. Interviews with the committee will be scheduled for mid July. Final selection will be made by Leadership Westchester. The first Leadership Westchester class will be in late October. 

Application deadline is Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5 pm. 

To apply for this award through the Council's Cathryn A. Riley Fund, you must submit this application-->Click Here for Application.

For more info about the Scholarship Program, join us at the virtual info session with David Severance, Program Facilitator on Thursday, June 8th at 1pm.

TO REGISTER-->SEND AN EMAIL TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information about Leadership Westchester go to: https://www.volunteernewyork.org/leadership

About the Cathryn A. Riley Fund
The Leadership Westchester scholarship is made possible by the Cathryn A. Riley Fund of the Child Care Council of Westchester. Cathryn "Cate" Riley was a coordinator at the Council prior to her death. She was involved with the NYS Child Care Coordinating Council, now known as the Early Care and Learning Council, the coordinating vehicle for the statewide CCRR network. She also served on the NYS Department of Education Committee for Teacher Certification, the Board of the Westchester Association for the Education of Young Children and the Advisory Board of Westchester Community College. Cate was herself an intuitive and skilled leader in early care and education.  

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Get to Give - There's Still Time!

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There are many exciting items from our silent auction available, including a golf foursome, Mets tickets, wine bundles, and MORE. If you weren't able to join us at Dream Big or were too busy having fun to bid, you can still participate!

As you know, access to child care makes all the difference to children and families, and for our local economy. Your purchase of silent auction items supports our work to ensure that safe, quality early education and after school programs are available to everyone. 

Click to bid. 

The auction closes June 7th. If you have any questions please email Juanita Pope at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Did you miss the event? Check out this video featuring Council staff, Board members and child care community members as they share the importance of quality child care, help us make this dream come true for all Westchester children, consider making a donation today. With your help we can make a difference.

 

 

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Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.

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Scarsdale, New York 10583

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