EARLY CHILDHOOD

Every child who is hungry, falling behind in school, in need of child care while their parents work, eligible for therapy and accommodations for a…

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $65 million in federal CARES Act funding is available for child care providers statewide through the New York Forward…

Hundreds of New York toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities may lose access to in-home speech, behavioral, occupational and other therapies next week – because the coronavirus…

An unspecified number of New York 3-year-olds with developmental delays and disabilities may lose their state-provided services next week if the state does not extend…

The Child Care Council, Inc. would like to share these important guidance documents created and circulated by the Department of Health and the Center for…

New York Forward: Child Care Programs with fewer than 20 employees, and who did not receive funds through the Small Business Administration Loan Programs or…

Essential workers who are eligible for free child care scholarships must get a letter verifying their employment, but that is not happening as quickly as…

Child care is a place of innocence, learning and development – as well as racial harmony. Children of all colors and backgrounds play together, learn…

Parents who have been at home with their young children for months are looking forward to getting back to work. Unfortunately, they may come to…

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Pier succeeds CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle, who is retiring ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 22, 2020 – Jeffrey Pier has been named Child Care Council Inc.’s new executive…

Child Care Council Inc. CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle announced today that she is retiring after 37 years in the role, effective June 30, 2020. The Council…

Child Care Council Inc. is launching a new prevention-based, consultative service to help ensure long-term improvement in infant and children’s mental health. The Infant and…

Child Care Council Inc. is the newest recipient of the prestigious CDA Gold Standard following a quality review of their training and student services by…

Urges Department of Treasury to enable childcare providers to access critical funding, resources, and support through the federal CARES Act May 4, 2020 (Rochester, NY)…

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The Children’s Agenda is pleased to help lead Raising NY, a diverse statewide coalition of parent, early childhood, education, civil rights, business, and health organizations.…

Distancing measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 have pushed early intervention services like Kaia’s physical therapy — required by both state and…

Back in January, when the Rochester City School District first proposed shifting some prekindergarten seats from community-based organizations into district buildings, officials said the list…

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The Rochester Board of Education has voted in favor of Superintendent Terry Dade’s proposal to revamp the City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. 

Superintendent Terry Dade continued his push for a revamp of the Rochester City School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program on Monday. Some Rochester Board of Education…

Local child care leaders say they're feeling the strain, saying that Monroe County and the City of Rochester face a lack of affordable care options…

The proposed restructuring of the RCSD’s preschool program will close high-quality community-based centers (CBOs)... in a new plan that hurts families hurts families and fails…

We all want quality child care but it is a struggle to hire and retain quality staff when you offer low wages. Therefore, the turnover.…

On Thursday afternoon, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced three new enhancements to the county’s childcare subsidy program. The enhancements include a reduction in the…

Monroe County has made enhancements to the child care subsidy program in an effort to ensure working parents have access to vital programs.

The district's plan to reapportion 500, or roughly 25%, of pre-K slots allotted local nonprofits to a handful of new and expanded city school sites…

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Over 60% of New Yorkers live in a child care desert, meaning more than 50 children under age five with no child care providers or…

The Children’s Agenda is organizing an Early Childhood Advocacy Day trip to Albany for parents and providers to urge legislators for more support of affordable…

ROC the Future has released its annual "State of Our Children" report card, which tracks key measures of wellbeing of children and youth in the Rochester area.

The Children’s Agenda, a local youth advocacy group, says there is a growing shortage of available child care in New York and the rest of…

A new report from The Children’s Agenda said the city is in the midst of a childcare crisis. According to the report, Rochester has approximately…

Advocates for children are calling the lack of childcare in Monroe County a crisis. The problem is especially acute for newborns to age three. According…

A new report from The Children’s Agenda finds a deficiency in care for infants in toddlers across Monroe County, particularly in the City of Rochester.

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Many people will say that New York State is an expensive place to live, and a new study on the cost of child care supports…

A Rochester non-profit, dedicated to speaking for some of Monroe County's most vulnerable residents, went before the legislature Thursday evening to present a "report card"…

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Graduation rates are up, parents are more engaged and supportive, third grade English Language Arts proficiency has improved and college financial aid applications are on…

There are key moments in a child’s development that act as the foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. Stress during this short window…