Professionals Overview

The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc (the Council) offers coordinated services to all segments of the early care and education community in Westchester. The Council serves as a resource for all child care related issues including referrals, training, scholarships, information, technical assistance, statistics, licensing, registration and advocacy.

The Council supports all types of child care in the following manner:

• Assistance in establishing a child care program, through regularly scheduled information sessions.
• Assistance in the registration process to become either a family child care provider or school age program.
• Connections with the New York State Office for Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) for grant opportunities.
• Administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for family child care providers.
• Technical assistance, program assessment and consultations on curriculum.
• Connections with support groups.
• Yearly conferences and special events.
• Workshops and on-site training sessions.
• Technical assistance and training in fulfilling requirements to administer medications.