Child Care Council News and Events

Child Care Council Inc. CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle was named recently to the Notable Women in Human Services Hall of Fame.

The Human Services Council of New York also recognized Barbara-Ann Mattle with the 2020 Strong Nonprofits Leader Award for her work in the human services sector. The honors were part of the Human Services Council of New York’s Women’s History Month celebration of women, past and present, who have made a significant impact in human services and our communities.

“These are incredible honors to be named to the Notable Women in Human Services Hall of Fame and to receive this year’s Strong Nonprofits Leader Award,” Barbara-Ann Mattle said. “This recognition is a testament to my decades of work to improve and support the development of high-quality child care programs in New York state.”

Mark your calendars.

You can help support Child Care Council’s work simply by going out to eat. Panera in Brighton and Blaze Pizza in Henrietta will donate 20 percent of their proceeds during two upcoming evenings:

Panera
Fri, May 15, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Blaze Pizza
Friday, July 31, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Please bring in the event flyers (linked above) when you dine at either restaurant. Thank you for your support.

Child Care Council, Inc. offers the Safe Sitter® training program for young teens ages 11 and up. Learn how to stay safe when caring for young children.

Upcoming Classes (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.):
▪ Feb. 8 – Wayne County
▪ Feb. 22, April 4 – Monroe County
▪ April 25 – Livingston County
(Class fee: $70)

Note: If you have a group of 8 or more providers – and these dates
are not convenient – please call to set up another date.

For more information, contact: Child Care Council, 585.654.4720.
To register, contact: Yolanda Reese, 585.654.4798.

Child Care Council connects families in our community with quality child care. You can help us! Log on Dec. 3 during #ROCtheDay.

NYS Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo Recognized as Distinguished Civic Leader of the Year and St. Ann’s Community Honored as Innovative Employer of the Year

Child Care Council Inc., a nonprofit that connects families with quality child care, recently honored child care providers with its annual Start Bright Impact Awards.

The Impact Awards are presented to providers who exemplify the critical roles that high-quality child care and early education play in the lives of young people. Provider honorees were:
– Andrea McMillian, a child care teacher at Brockport Child Development Center
– Nikki Phillips, a child care teacher at Creative Environment Children’s Learning Center in Wayne County
– Erin Roth and Kathy Smits, co-teachers at Penfield Village Nursery School
– Amy Yencer, who operates a school-age program in Mt. Morris, Livingston County

The Council also recognized New York State Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo (136th District) as its Distinguished Civic Leader of the Year for being a champion of child care issues on the state and local levels. St. Ann’s Community was honored as the Innovative Employer of the Year for providing free summer camp for its employees’ children. Michelle Dwyer and Triciajean Jones accepted the award on behalf of St. Ann’s.

Honorees received their awards at Child Care Council’s Start Bright Gala, held at Locust Hill Country Club. The event celebrates the critical importance of early education and high-quality child care in ensuring children get a bright start to the future.