Child care changes lives

Building Brighter Futures FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Child Care Council of Westchester champions the healthy development of children, families, and our community by promoting quality early care and education. Reliable child care is a necessity. When children are nurtured in enriching environments, they thrive, and parents gain the peace of mind to focus on their goals, knowing their child is learning, growing, and happy.

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Family Success Stories

“Child care is essential for our family. Our two-year old is developing his speech and social skills in a play-based daycare run by caring professionals.

Our kindergartener is cared for every morning before school by a loving team of educators where he can play and socialize with peers. And our fourth grader had the time of her life connecting with new and old friends at a local summer camp.”

– White Plains family with 3 children

“My husband and
I, like most families in Westchester, both have to work to make ends meet. Our child flourishes at her child care program because of amazing teachers, peers, music class, and outdoor fun.”

– Tarrytown family
with 3 children

“I’m sure it’s a story you hear quite often, of the working single mother, who has trouble finding and affording childcare. I am one of them. The Westchester Works scholarship allows me to keep my job and enroll my son in a quality child care program.”

– Yonkers single mom with 1 child

“Child care is essential for our family. Our two-year old is developing his speech and social skills in a play-based daycare run by caring professionals.

Our kindergartener is cared for every morning before school by a loving team of educators where he can play and socialize with peers. And our fourth grader had the time of her life connecting with new and old friends at a local summer camp.”

—White Plains family with 3 children

“My husband and
I, like most families in Westchester, both have to work to make ends meet. Our child flourishes at her child care program because of amazing teachers, peers, music class, and outdoor fun.”

—Tarrytown family with 3 children

“I’m sure it’s a story you hear quite often, of the working single mother, who has trouble finding and affording childcare. I am one of them. The Westchester Works scholarship allows me to keep my job and enroll my son in a quality child care program.”

—Yonkers single mom with 1 child

Professionals

The Child Care Council supports all child care professionals in Westchester County–centers, in-home, after school, summer camp–with everything you need to start and grow a successful business, provide excellent care, and support families.

Advocating for high-quality child care

The Child Care Council serves as an advocate for families, professionals, and the community at large. We work to help elected officials and leaders understand that quality early care and education is an essential investment in our collective future.

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Supporting Our Vision

WE THANK OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

We are grateful for the many partners who share our vision of accessible, high-quality child care for all. Their generosity and commitment allows us to provide free services that empower families, strengthen communities, and create brighter futures for children. Together, we are making a lasting impact—one child, one family, and one opportunity at a time.