National Recognition Establishes Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. as One of the Leading Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies in the Country
Scarsdale, NY – The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. announced today that the organization has attained Quality Assurance, establishing it as one of the nation’s leading Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs). The national recognition was awarded by Child Care Aware® of America.
“We are extremely proud to have achieved Child Care Aware® of America Quality Assurance, which identifies our agency as meeting the highest national standards for CCR&R quality,” said Kathy Halas, Executive Director of the Council. “Since 1968, we have been helping families in Westchester County recognize, find and pay for quality child care, and have been working with our community to identify child care needs and create solutions. This national seal of approval proves that we are succeeding.”
Child Care Aware® of America Quality Assurance is a voluntary, national certification program for the field of Child Care Resource and Referral, including State Networks and local CCR&Rs. It is a rigorous and comprehensive validation process that enables CCR&Rs to meet Best Practices Criteria for delivering outstanding services to parents, providers, businesses and communities.
“The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. meets national standards for core competencies and services and has proven itself to be one of the best resources for parents seeking information about child care,” said Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., Executive Director of Child Care Aware® of America. “Child Care Council of Westchester’s achievement of Child Care Aware® of America Quality Assurance solidifies its place as one of the top CCR&Rs in the nation.”
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About Child Care Aware® of America
Child Care Aware® of America is our nation's leading voice for child care. We work with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to ensure that families in every community have access to high quality, affordable child care. To achieve our mission, we lead projects that increase the quality and availability of child care, offer comprehensive training to child care professionals, undertake research, and advocate child care policies that improve the lives of children and families. To learn more about Child Care Aware® of America and how you can join us in ensuring access to quality child care for all families, visit us at www.usa.childcareaware.org.
About Child Care Council of Westchester
The Child Care Council of Westchester is a private, nonprofit resource organization that champions the healthy development of children, families and communities by promoting quality early care and education. A unique, “one stop” agency for child care, the Council offers parent referrals, training, information, technical assistance, reports on the industry, and public education for parents, child care programs, governmental organizations and the business community. Since its inception in 1968, the Council has grown to become the premier authority on child care services throughout Westchester County.
