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Developmental Services

Approximately 150,000 New York children ages 0 – 5 years are eligible for Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education because of identified developmental delays or disabilities. Services are funded by state and county funds and administered by county governments. 

Child Care

New York, like the nation, is facing a crisis in child care. From affordability to access to workforce shortages, too many families are struggling to find affordable, quality care. Similarly, too many child care providers are faced with low wages. The system is unsustainable. 

Early Childhood Education

Child care is not only about having people available to help care for children while their families work. It is also about providing nurturing environments where children learn through play.

Racial Equity

Families of color who have young children are more likely to struggle with challenges related to poverty, including low family income, barriers to healthy and secure housing, access to transportation, and chronic and extreme stress. While services can help in the short-term, in the long-term we need to build equitable communities. 

Recent Early Childhood News

Monroe County has lost 69 childcare programs, 1,700 spots, since before pandemic
Monroe County has lost 69 childcare programs, 1,700 spots, since before pandemic
Posted onAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Children’s Agenda calls for universal childcare amid statewide shortage
Children’s Agenda calls for universal childcare amid statewide shortage
Posted onAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Over 3,000 childcare services have closed their doors in New York
Over 3,000 childcare services have closed their doors in New York
Posted onAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
States boost child care money as congressional effort stalls
States boost child care money as congressional effort stalls
Posted onAugust 10, 2022August 10, 2022
Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 19 – The Path to Universal Child Care – Schuyler Center
Raising Rochester Podcast – Episode 19 – The Path to Universal Child Care – Schuyler Center
Posted onAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022
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