Items filtered by date: November 2017

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.

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.

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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.  

Get to Give - There's Still Time!

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.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS IMPORTANT FREE TRAINING!

Eligible for OCFS training hours

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID from NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MENTAL WELLBEING

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.    The training will be conducted by Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS).     

When:
Session I
Fridays, June 9 & June 16
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Where:
Child Care Council of Westchester
313 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale, NY  10583

Click here to register for Session I:

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. The registration link for Session II will be sent separately.

Session II-Saturday, July 22
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Questions/more info, email Carol Diemer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In response to your many inquiries regarding salaries, we have prepared a short, confidential survey. Child care is a tough business in the best of times. Help us assess how child care is doing in Westchester.

Simply take a few minutes to complete the confidential survey below and we will share the results with you:

Enrollment & Staffing Survey

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

NYS Pyramid Model Family Child Care Module 1

3 Part Virtual Training Series - July 11th, 18th, & 25th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

6 Hours of training for one low price AND be entered to win a prize for your program!

This offering of The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Moel is designed to support the social and emotional development of children from birth through 5 years of age. The Pyrmaid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children's social and emotional competence and for preventing and addressing challenging behavior. The Pyramid Model includes extensive resources to help New York's child care programs and providers implement the model.

This module is designed for family and group family child care providers, home visitors, and/or professional development providers who work in, or support those who work in, the family child care setting.

Modality - Age: FG - IT & PS
Training Categories: OCFS (1,2,3) CBK (1,2,4,5) IT & FCC CDA Renewal
Trainer: Jami Flynn, Assistant Director of Professional Development & ITRN Regional Coordinator, CCCW
Cost: $10 CCCW Member/ $15 Non-Members

Register Here

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Actualización del programa de subsidio de cuidado infantil

NUEVA dirección de correo electrónico para Unidad de Asistencia para el Cuidado de Niños del DSS

Gobierno del condado de Westchester las direcciones de correo electrónico cambiarán a @WestchesterCountyNY.gov

El correo electrónico "@WestchesterGov.com" permanecerá activo por el momento, y los correos electrónicos salientes se enviarán automáticamente desde la nueva dirección de correo electrónico "@WestchesterCountyNY.gov" del personal.

Lista de teléfonos del personal del DSS

Acción necesaria para todos padres aprobados que están cambiando de medio tiempo a tiempo completo para el verano o cambio de proveedores para el cuidado de verano!

Carta del DSS

Familias actualmente aprobadas para asistencia de cuidado infantil que están extendiendo sus horas de cuidado durante el verano (es decir, de tiempo parcial a tiempo completo) necesitan proporcionar un

• Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil con horario de verano
• Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil con horario de otoño de 2023 para niños en edad escolar

¡Envíelo al trabajador social de los padres AHORA!

Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil de verano

Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil de septiembre de 2023

Las familias actualmente aprobadas para Asistencia de cuidado infantil que están cambiando de proveedor/programa de cuidado infantil para el verano deben proporcionar una

• Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil con horario de verano
• Formulario de Cuota de Participación de los Padres
• Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil con horario de otoño de 2023 para niños en edad escolar

¡Envíelo al trabajador social de los padres AHORA!

Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil de verano

Formulario de Cuota de Participación de los Padres

Formulario de proveedor de cuidado infantil de septiembre de 2023