About Us
Child Care Council is one of the leading child care referral agencies in the country, according to the Child Care Aware® national accreditation organization. We provide information, training, and resources to parents, child care providers, and businesses in Monroe, Livingston and Wayne counties.
We are dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Child Care Council is dedicated to being an agency that values the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please visit our Equity Statement to read about our views and commitment to DEI work.
Read our Equity Statement >Child Care Council Board of Directors
Officers
Jenn Beideman- President
Advocacy Manager, Common Ground Health
Kiara Warren- Vice President
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, City of Rochester DRHS
Mike Dermady- Treasurer
Credit Officer, First American Equipment Finance
Rebecca Johnson- Secretary
User Experience Researcher II, Paychex
Members
Janielle Crocker
Associate Director, Connected Communities
Rosa Marie
President/Owner, Marvelous Minds Academy
Ronieka Burns
Program Specialist, 1199SEIU
Lindsay Jewett
Director of Communications & Stewardship, Best Buddies International
Andrew J. Creary
Municipal Attorney, City of Rochester
The Council is the premier resource for:
– Parents, who face the difficult challenge of leaving their children in child care. We provide free referrals to help parents make the best child care choice for their family, with invaluable information about quality, regulations, and the cost of care.
– Providers and early childhood educators, who receive our unmatched training and education programs. Our training courses, community programs and important licensing information help child care providers and early educators offer the highest-quality care.
– Businesses, who can offer free child care referrals to their employees, as a workforce benefit. The average American working parent misses between 5-9 days of work each year due to issues with child care − costing U.S. businesses $3 biIIion annually.
