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Click here to view the 2018 Annual Report

As Westchester's #1 resource for child care, we can be most helpful to parents when they call and speak to one of our specialists directly. So, our Resource and Referral Department is staying open late every Tuesday, until 7pm. Just call (914) 761-3456 x 140 to reach an expert counselor.

We're also pleased to offer parents even more detailed information about what matters to them most. For instance, we can now tell you about local child care programs that have earned the "Asthma Friendly" Endorsement from the American Lung Association, and are especially ready to serve children with asthma... and programs which have earned the "Breast Feeding Friendly" certificate from the NYS Department of Health. And, for those families thinking about using in-home care, our new "Ultimate Nanny Guide," has everything you need to know to make sure your child is safe, loved and learning. To get your copy, reach out to Nicole Masucci at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (914) 761-3456 x 140.

Nearly 300 guests enjoyed our Annual Awards Breakfast on Friday, May 18th at the Westchester Marriott. Emceed by Tara Rosenblum of News 12 Westchester, the event honored Champions for Children Senator Shelley Mayer, Neighbors Link and Open Door Family Medical Centers and Joey Award Winners Kim DeSalvo of Ardsley Children's Center, Vicki Forbes of WJCS Building Better Beginnings Program, Madeline Freed of All Aboard Childcare and Elizabeth Knowles of Little House Day Care.

Highlights included youthful guest emcees Talia Ruoff and Kingston Simister, remarks from County Executive George Latimer and Board of Legislators Chair Ben Boykin, a live broadcast by Westchester Talk Radio, a delicious brunch, and a silent auction featuring fabulous prizes. A special thank you to our event sponsors, including Polaris Properties and Clarfeld Financial Advisors.  

Mark your calendar for next year's Awards Breakfast on June 7, 2018. To see all our guests and honorees, click here.

The Child Care Council of Westchester offers a limited number of scholarships. The 2018-2019 applications are now available on our website. For more information, please visit the link below.

Early Opportunity Scholarships

We’re so pleased to recognize the incredible and important work of these child care professionals:

Kim DeSalvo, Ardsley Children’s Center

Vicki Forbes, Building Better Beginnings Program (WJCS)

Madeline Freed, All Aboard Childcare

Elizabeth Knowles, Little House Day Care

Please save the date to celebrate:

Friday, May 18^th, 2018

8:00 to 10:00 am

Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown NY

Congratulations to our 2018 Champions for Children…

and THANK YOU for all you to do support children and families!

Assemblymember Shelley B. Mayer, New York State Assembly

Neighbors Link (Carola Otero Bracco, Executive Director)

Open Door Family Medical Centers (Lindsay Farrell, President and CEO)

Please save the date to celebrate:

Friday, May 18th, 2018

8:00 to 10:00 am

Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown NY

We're so pleased to welcome Eric Pasinkoff to our Board of Directors!

We met Eric through the Volunteer New York! Nonprofit Board Speed Dating event, where we were struck immediately by his commitment to children, knowledge of the Council, and passion for sharing the critical importance of quality early care and education.

His Manhattan-based civil practice, the Law Offices of Eric Michael Pasinkoff, caters to individuals and privately-held businesses; clients include real estate entrepreneurs, retail stores, restaurants, construction companies, internet marketers, medical professionals, accountants, architects, and nonprofit organizations, among others.

A long-time resident of Armonk, Eric has over 30 years’ experience in general civil practice with a concentration in real estate, trusts and estates, commercial and corporate law and litigation, and has been engaged in his own practice since 1985. He is admitted to practice in the New York State courts, the federal courts for the Southern District and Eastern Districts of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Tax Court. He is a member of the New York County Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association, where he is in the Trusts and Estates Section. He has also acted as court appointed arbitrator in the New York City Civil Court and Nassau District Court.

Eric graduated from Stony Brook University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and from the Boston University School of Law. He has an LL.M in taxation from New York University School of Law. He has volunteered and donated his time and services as a member and Board member of Kiwanis Club of Astoria-LIC, Byram Hills School Board Nominating Committee and Sharp Again Naturally, and has initiated his own project to help the children of Rwanda.