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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 RESULTS WILL BE ANONYMOUSLY SHARED WITH YOU & 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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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Provider Friends Network

Come and join other caregivers on August 19th at the Provider Friends’ & Infant Toddler Teacher Network meeting from
10am- 12pm at the Child Care Council of Westchester. 

You will have a chance to meet and network with other caregivers in the county, and share your experiences with each other. At this meeting, we will also be offering a free hour of training that can be used towards your OCFS training hours. The topic is Summer Cooking: Easy Recipes for Little Hands. We will talk about why you should & how you can add cooking experiences to your planning. You will learn some easy recipes to make, including “no-cook” recipes.

We hope to see you on August 19th! 

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PARENT VOICES COMING TOGETHER ON NEW PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Should child care be more affordable?
Easier to find?
Should child care professionals be paid 
a living wage?

If you believe, as we do, that all families should have equitable access to affordable, quality child care that meets their needs, and that child care professionals should be fairly compensated, the Council's new Parent Advisory Council may be for you!

  • Starting this fall, participate in one virtual meeting per month, conveniently scheduled, to discuss your child care challenges and ideas for improving child care
  • Share what you know and learn with other parents
  • Volunteer for opportunities to educate others

Meeting stipends will be provided

To learn more, email Kathy Halas, Executive Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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VIRTUAL - FOR SACC DIRECTORS – Navigating OCFS Regulations and Paperwork to Stay in Compliance

Tuesdays - August 1, 8, & 15
10:30am - 12:00pm

4.5 hours of training!

This extensive 3-part training will give directors a thorough understanding of the NYS OCFS Regulations for SACC programs as well as the many forms and documentation needed to stay in compliance in all 15 sections. OCFS record keeping and documentation can be overwhelming. This is your opportunity to fully understand what the regulations are telling you to do. At the end of this series, you will better understand how to meet each regulation and operate a program that is always in compliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers for all of your regulations questions!

Training will take place virtually on August 1, 8, & 15 from 10:30am-12pm. Attendance at all 3 sessions is required. 

We will be reviewing and discussing ways to organize all those forms and files. Digital copies of forms will be sent before the training. Or register early enough and you can pick up a packet of OCFS forms and other helpful materials from CCCW!

Modality - Age: Center - SACC only
Training Categories: OCFS (2,4,5,7) CBK (7)
Not eligible for CDA renewal
Trainer: Idie Benjamin, Program Specialist/Career Advisor 
Cost: $30 CCCW members & non-members
Code: 20813

REGISTER HERE


To register for these virtual trainings, please click the "Register Here" button or contact Gabriella at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 914-761-3456 x111.

Need to fulfill more training hours? Looking for some new ideas? Check out some great trainings here.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Thank You – Hope Plaza

 Thanks to your incredible generosity, the babies and toddlers at Hope Plaza/Plaza Esperanza received 200+ bags of books and stuffed animals. These are young children who have come to Westchester seeking asylum, and many of their families are fleeing violence and persecution. We believe these items will help bring them comfort during this undoubtedly scary and confusing time.

We learned during our visit that there is a need for toys for children 4 and under. To help, please consider a donation of $25, which we will use to purchase toys: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hopeplaza/ or, select items to donate from our Amazon wish list, which will be shipped directly to the Council, here: https://a.co/82Xmf3y

 

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS IMPORTANT FREE TRAINING!

Eligible for OCFS training hours
Stipend of $100. payable to each participant's program

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID from NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MENTAL WELLBEING

Here are just a few of the positive comments we received from our recent June session:

  • "I will respond to kids differently!"
  • "Very informative, I learned a lot of information I can use to support youth pertaining to mental health."
  • "Informative, interesting."
  • "Just perfect."
  • "Provided a helpful outline on how to help & approach someone."
  • "Very informative; would like to take adult course and the assist class as well."

If you're working with school age children, you may be very aware of the stress children are experiencing these days.

This training, Youth Mental Health First Aid, teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6.5 hour training can provide you with the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to the children in your care who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. 

When: Saturday, July 22, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

WhereChild Care Council of Westchester, 313 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY  10583

Click here to register

Please note: There is also a 2-hour, self-paced component that must be completed before the in-person class. 

Registration limited to 3 participants per program, including the director. Registration details to follow.

 The training will be conducted by Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS).Questions/more info, email Carol Diemer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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SUNY EMPIRE STATE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday. July 19, 2023 - 7pm-8pm

Your Child Care Council CDA course could earn you college credits! Earn an A.A. or B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education!

Find out about the SUNY Empire State and Child Care Council's partnership, generous financial aid packages and EIP funding, and more!!

SUNY Empire State empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. With decades of experience providing educational access through online teaching and learning, individualized instruction, mentoring, and prior learning assessment. They build on our students’ experiences to promote their growth and drive upward mobility and economic development.

Join Dr. Joan Buzick
Asst. Professor, Educational Studies, SUNY Empire State College
&
Idie Benjamin,
CCCW Program Specialist/Career Advisor,
for this Zoom Information Session

Registration is required - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & RECEIVE THE LOGIN LINK

For additional information, contact Idie Benjamin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Please see the below for information on the upcoming ECLC training series for new directors/management of child care centers and school age programs.

The Child Care Council of Westchester will be hosting the first two sessions. Registration is free but enrollment is limited. To learn more about the trainings/to receive a more detailed pamphlet, please contact Laura Cleare at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registration is with Mariah King: 518-690-4217 x12 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Place: CCCW Scarsdale, NY
Date: July 25th & 26th
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm

ORIENTATION: THE PROCESS TO STAFF INTEGRATION
Place: Virtual
Date: August 3rd & 4th
Time:1:00pm-4:00pm

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Congratulations to the graduates of the 2022-2023 of the Council’s Infant Toddler – Family Child Care In-Person CDA Class (some pictured here). The graduation ceremony was held on June 27, 2023. With family and friends present, they each received their course completion certificates and a gift from the Child Care Council of Westchester.

On October 18, 2022, they began the 120-hour course leading to receiving a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In coming to the Child Care Council office most Tuesday nights after work and one Saturday a month, they showed their dedication to the children for whom they care and their families and to their growth as early childhood professionals.

We commend them for their commitment to improving their knowledge and skills for working with young children. They will now apply to the Council for Professional Recognition for the Child Development Associate credential.

The graduates are –
Brandi Belin – Bumble Bees Family Daycare
Brittani Belin – Kidz on the Go Family Daycare, Inc.
Vivica Haughton – Pooh and Friends
Isabella Henderson – Uncle Luis Group Family DC
Jasmine Morales – Little Sweethearts Day Care
Chelsea Pleasant – Link by Link Children’s
Shaniya Roche – Koala Park Daycare
Rosa Carolina Irala de Mestral – Stop N Play Day Care

For information about the CDA credential and the Child Care Council of Westchester’s CDA program, click here.

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Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.

313 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale, New York 10583

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Child Care Specialists extended hours are available on Tuesdays until 7pm to help you make an informed decision about child care.

Phone: (914) 761-3456
Toll-Free: 1 (844) 387-7525

Fax: (914) 761-1957

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