Items filtered by date: July 2021

Child Care Council of Westchester Consumer Rights Policy

We will make every effort to ensure that Council services are available to all clients in our service delivery area, and that clients are safeguarded against unfair practices. We will inform clients of the right to our services, the right to voice a complaint, the right to understand any fees for services before services are rendered, the right to confidentiality, and the right to access our services safely. No client will be limited or denied access to services based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, disability or religion. Any concerns about Council services, service delivery, communications or interactions can be reported by completing the below Complaint Form or by contacting the Council’s executive director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (914) 761-3456 ext. 102.

2020 - A Year of Challenge and Resilience

The most disruptive year in recent memory for the Council and for child care, 2020 also demonstrated the fundamental importance of the field, and the bravery of thousands of child care professionals who brought stability, comfort and learning to Westchester children. It was also a time for government, philanthropy, business to join with the Council and our child care community like never before. Read about the struggles and the victories in the Council's 2020 Annual Report.

CCCW_2020_Annual_Report_full-lr.pdf

CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANT PORTAL IS NOW LIVE

https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/funding/COVID-relief/childcare-stabilization/

Click on “Apply” to begin the application.

If it doesn’t work, click on “Register” to create a new personal ny.gov account and then try again to apply.

What is the stabilization grant?

$1.1 billion of funds are available to child care providers throughout New York State. The application portal is available through the NY.GOV system.

Those who do not already have an account should log on to https://my.ny.gov and create a personal account. 

The application portal will require that you know your program ID number, tax ID number, and an estimate of your monthly expenses.

The Child Care Council of Westchester will continue to provide weekly technical assistance. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.