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!
Are you a parent with something to say about child care?
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.
Special Training for SACC Directors
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
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.
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
