What's New
January 2012
New Workshop Series Just for Family and Group Family Child Care Providers
We are proud to present a new training series developed just for family and group family child care providers. This series will be offered throughout the year, with new workshop topics and in a new location each time. The first series is scheduled to take place in Saratoga and offers a wide variety of workshops tailored to the unique needs of family child care.
>>Download the flyer
Attention New York Families! Claim valuable taxes worth more than ever this year
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The Earned Income Tax Credit, which helps provide a wage supplement for low and moderate-income families (those earning less than $49,078 annually). This credit is worth up to $5,751, and is refundable.
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The Child Tax Credit, designed to help families offset some of the costs of raising children. This credit is worth up to $1,000 per child. Families who owe little or no income tax can receive some or all of this credit as a refund if they earned at least $3,000 in 2011.
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The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, designed to offset some of the child or dependent care costs that families incur in order to work. This credit is worth up to $2,100, though the amount that can be claimed is limited by a family’s actual federal income tax liability.
>>Read more
December 2011
News From NACCRRA (from the Capitol Connection: Wrap Up Edition! e-newsletter, December 19, 2011)
Take Action! White House Call-In Monday about FY2013 Budget! While it’s hard to believe that just as Congress wraps up final action on spending for FY2012, we have a request for you with regard to FY2013 funding! But, we do. This is the time of year that federal agencies work with the President to determine funding proposals for the next fiscal year (the budget that the President proposes in February). So, while the ink is not yet dry on the FY2012 measure, it is time to weigh in on funding for next year. On Monday, December 19, the child care coalition is organizing a “call-in” day to the White House to urge an increase in funding for child care in next year’s budget. There are so many competing programs and many compelling purposes vying for federal funds. Let the President’s staff know that early childhood investments should be a priority, particularly child care!
On Monday, please call: 202-456-1111. When you reach the comment line, please say:
o For example, parents need child care to work. We can’t strengthen the economy without child care. Please make sure that early childhood programs are a priority in the President’s next budget, particularly child care! OR, o Children need to be safe and learning in child care while their parents work. Please make child care a priority in the President’s budget for next year! Every call counts! Calling only takes a few seconds, but every call is tallied, so help us raise the visibility of child care and let the President’s staff know that child care is an important issue.
Every call counts! Calling only takes a few seconds, but every call is tallied, so help us raise the visibility of child care and let the President’s staff know that child care is an important issue.
News From Winning Beginning NY
New York State has been notified that it will not receive a $100 million federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Grant to improve early childhood education. Among other initiatives, the grant would have established a statewide five-star rating system for all early education programs and standardized Kindergarten assessment.
Thank you to all who wrote letters in support of the State’s application.
Despite this set-back, Winning Beginning NY sees this as an opportunity. The State cannot afford to abandon these important initiatives. We are urging policymakers to build on the progress made during the grant application process and commit to developing, implementing, and funding a true early care and learning system for the state’s youngest learners.
Save the date and plan on joining the Child Care Council and Winning Beginning NY for Winning Beginning Wednesday on March 21. We will visit Albany and let our State leaders know how important an investment in early childhood is for all New Yorkers. Your participation in advocacy is more important than ever!
Sign up for enews to to receive updates on our advocacy activities or email ksmith@cdcccc.org.
Annual Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended the Council's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 7. See the photo album on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CDCCCC
2012 Membership
You can now become a member on-line using PayPal or a credit card!
>>Become a Member
November 2011
You Are Invited to the Annual Meeting of the Child Care Council
Wednesday, December 7, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Honoring:
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Parson’s Child and Family Center, recipient of the2011 “Community Collaborator Who Cares” award
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Presentation of the Dianne Meckler Scholarshipto a leader in the fifi eld of early care andeducation (recipient to be announced)
Meeting Details:
Show your support of the exceptional workof the child care community, meet the 2012 Board of Directors and Council staff, and learn about how the Child Care Council works to make our community a betterplace. Refreshments will be served.
>>Invitation (PDF)
Applications Invited for Terri Lynne Lokoff National Child Care Teacher Awards
The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation created the Terri Lynne Lokoff National Child Care Teacher Awards to acknowledge the critical role child care teachers play in providing quality early care and education.
Child care teachers from all fifty states and the District of Columbia are invited to apply. Fifty teachers will be selected for their commitment and dedication to the children they serve. Of the top ten recipients, one will be selected to receive the Helene Marks Award. As part of the application process, each applicant is asked to design an enhancement project for the children in his or her classroom illustrating the educational, social, and emotional benefits of the project.
The fifty award recipients will each receive $1,000 — $500 as a stipend acknowledging their special dedication and $500 to fund the classroom enhancement project they designed. The recipient of the Helene Marks Award will receive an additional $1,000. The winners also will be honored at an awards ceremony in Pennsylvania, with hotel stay and transportation provided.
Visit the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines and the application form.
Contact: Link to Complete RFP
Read the new tipsheet, "Dance With Me," from the Council's Infant Toddler Specialists
>>Read more
October 2011
On-Line Registration
View the Council's workshop schedule and register on-line using PayPal or a credit card
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Helping Your Employees Find Child Care
Many employers are realizing that providing child care benefits to their employees
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Lowers absenteeism
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Increases productivity
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Improves morale
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Enhances corporate image
The Capital District Child Care Council can assist employers by providing:
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Enhanced child care resource and referral services
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On-site work and family presentations on child development topics
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Ongoing support to families
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2011 Dianne Meckler Scholarship Applications now Being Accepted
In 2005, Dianne Meckler retired from her position as Executive Director of the Capital District Child Care Council. To celebrate her 16 years of service, the Dianne Meckler Scholarship was created. Each year, one scholarship is awarded to a professional who has exhibited leadership in the field of early childhood or school-age care. The scholarship will be up to $1,000 and will be awarded at the Child Care Council’s Annual Meeting on December 7, 2011. Eligibility:Applicants must be employed by a New York State licensed or registered program (Family, Group Family, Center orSchool Age).Current Capital District Child Care Council Board Members are not eligible. Application deadline:November 4
>>Download application
Workshops for Parents
Parents in the Capital Region are invited to attend these useful and informative workshops on topics such as: children's behavior, first aid, cpr, nutrition and more.
>>Download workshop flyer
September 2011
New Training Added!
Krieger Solutions, LLC is partnering with the Child Care Council to bring you "Quickbooks Training for Child Care Programs." >>Read more
Average Cost of Child Care - Updated 9/14/11
Periodically, the Council assesses the tuition rates for child care in the Capital Region. >>Average Cost of Child Care
Information for Those Affected by Hurricane Irene Fact sheets for child care providers and families that have been affected by Hurricane Irene. These fact sheets contain helpful information on assistance that may be available to help those affected byHurricane Irene. >>Fact Sheet for Familes
>>Fact Sheet for Child Care Providers
August 2011
Child Care and Back to School Fair >>Download Fair Flyer
Date: Saturday, August 13 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Place: Johnstown Area Community Center, 2 Prindle Court, Johnstown, NY 12095 Join us for:
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Ruth Pelham of Music Mobile to perform beginning at 10 am!
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Bouncy House
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Face Painting
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Children’s Games & Prizes
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Children’s Art Contest
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Art activities for children and child care providers
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Raffles
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Meet & Greet Child Care Programs in Fulton County
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Meet and Greet Child Care Council Staff
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Information on Hot Child Care Topics
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Fire Department – Fire engine and educational info on Fire Prevention
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Police Department – Police Car and educational info on Crime Prevention and Children’s fingerprinting.
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Car seat safety information
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Refreshments
There will also be FREE school supplies and games & prizes! Admission is free and this event will take place rain or shine!
Workshops for Parents Parents in the Capital Region are invited to attend these useful and informative workshops on topics such as: children's behavior, first aid, cpr, nutrition and more. >>Download workshop flyer
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