NAFCC is holding their annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, July 18-20, 2013. This annual conference is the only national conference in the United States dedicated exclusively to those who provide family child care and those who support family child care through training and technical assistance. For more information and to register, visit www.nafcc.org.

It is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider Appreciation Day is appropriately celebrated each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day. For some great ideas, visit http://www.providerappreciationday.org/

CM May 2013

Be a ROC Star! 12-12-12 Every day Child Care Providers are making a difference in the lives of children in our community. Join us on 12-12-12 and Choose, Give, and Matter! Join us and other area non-profits for this day of giving and consider a donation to Child Care Council’s Provider Scholarship Fund. Remember that [...]

Nutrition Concepts Explored: Beyond CACFP Discover the connections between Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Choose My Plate and Nutrition Facts label. This class will provide in depth instruction on reading Nutrition Facts labels with plenty of hands on practice to determine if foods meet Dietary Guideline recommendations. Sweden/Clarkson Recreation 4927 Lake Rd S. Brockport,NY14420 phone – [...]

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2012 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has appointed Child Care Council CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle to his Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC).

Child Care Council Inc. has been awarded four contracts from New York state to provide services that enhance child care and early childhood education programs.

Under the five-year contracts, which are funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Council will continue to serve as the Rochester Region Infant/Toddler Resource Center and to provide child care resource and referral services in Monroe, Livingston and Wayne counties.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) impact not just childhood, but the physical and emotional lifetime health trajectory of its survivors. We often see the impact and are frustrated in our efforts to help. Can anything we do now alter the life course health trajectory of the children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma and bear [...]

Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care facilities and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards. The new standards took effect for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors on June 28, 2011, addressing deadly hazards previously seen with traditional drop-side rails. Standards now require more durable hardware and parts [...]

Family Talk provides the opportunity to discuss: • What children need to know at what age • How parents can effectively share information so children understand it • How to answer children’s questions • Help parents, grandparents and other caregivers connect with children about sex and sexuality, healthy relationships, substance use and HIV Who it [...]

Cameras & Kids 2013 is running December 10th 2012 to April 30th 2013.   The Award Ceremony will be held at Springdale Farms on May 18th, with more details to come.  Participation packets can be picked up in any of our offices, mailed at your request, or downloaded and printed from the following documents: 1)   Provider Letter [...]

Child Care Council Inc. has partnered with the American Lung Association of New York to develop a pilot project directed at creating the safest environment for children with asthma to receive care.

This session includes an opportunity to design your own outdoor creative play environment!

CM April 2013

Genesee Valley Parent magazine published a great article about our recycle shop! The month of April features the 43rd annual Earth Day celebration on April 22. To read the article, click here.

Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention month? Visit this website for more information and tip sheets for parents and caregivers. Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will hold three public hearings on New York State’s proposed two-year plan to receive assistance under the Social Security Act and the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, also known as the Child Care and Development Fund. The state’s proposed plan will cover the period of 10/1/13-9/30/15.