February 12 2024
For the first time, Child Care Council Inc. is collaborating with a school-based child care program in New York to implement the Pyramid Model of social-emotional development. The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework proven effective in building social and emotional competence in early care and education programs by promoting positive behavior and well-being in […]
There are many activities in the community to promote the Month of the Young Child. See our April newsletter for events and information. CM April 2012KP
In addition to the community events listed in the newsletter, Child Care Council invites you to join us in a STAND AGAINST RACISM event on Friday, April 27th. CCC Stand Against Racism.
National experts have identified 10 research based components that are essential to high quality child
care. Using these 10 components as a guide, The NYS Infant and Toddler Resource Network is helping
child care programs improve the quality of care for our babies, toddlers and their families. To view
the 10 Components of High Quality Care, click here.
Effective October 28th, 2010, NYS enacted a new law that bans the sale of all drop- side cribs. Drop-side cribs have plastic hardware that can break, deform, or parts can become missing. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using all recalled cribs. A list of recalled cribs is posted here. If you have a recalled crib, we urge you to get in touch with the manufacturer who will supply you with a free repair kit. There is also a guide for parents and caregivers here.
Here is a new question and answer page regarding crib safety! Click here.
Child Care Council, Inc (Rochester), Child Care Resource Network (Buffalo) and Child Care Solutions (Syracuse) will each receive a donation from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, on behalf of the Corporate Challenge. The donations are in partnership with Winning Beginning NY, a statewide early childhood education coalition.
Registration for the Chase Corporate Challenge events in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are now open. The three races will attract nearly 30,000 total participants from over 1,000 upstate New York companies.
More information can be found here.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners. Over the past 13 years, there have been 12 reports of infants between the ages of one month and four months who have suffocated in sleep positioners or became trapped and suffocated between the sleep positioner and the side of the crib or bassinet. Click here for more information.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are recalling more than 10 million children’s products. The recall includes 14 models of the Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles, seven models of infant activity centers with inflatable balls, Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway, and Fisher-Price high chairs.
Click here for more information.
Did you know that one out of every three kids in Monroe County is overweight? This is a serious child health problem that’s been getting worse for many years. But we can turn it around if we work together. How? By being Healthy Heroes to our kids. This website is a great place to start by offering things like healthy eating tips, active play tips and much, much more!
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products. You can find information on over 4,500 product recalls and recall alerts using the various searches on this page.
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Today NACCRRA released “Parents and the High Cost of Child: 2010 Update” and the findings were highlighted by Good Morning America. Follow the link to read about the high cost of child care and watch a video clip featuring NACCRRA’s Executive Director, Linda Smith! NACCRRA
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