Cortland Area Child Care Council
Contact Information and Office Hours
| Address: 111 Port Watson Street Cortland NY 13045 |
Phone: (607) 753-0106 or Toll free: 1-877-785-KIDS Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm E-mail:anne@cortlandchildcare.org Web: www.cortlandchildcare.org |
Description of Services
The Cortland Area Child Care Council is a not-for-profit agency committed to developing, promoting and supporting excellence in early care and education. CACCC works with families, child care providers and the community to make excellent child care a reality for all children in Cortland County.
For families
- We can give you free help in finding child care that meets your family's needs.
- We will refer you to New York State registered or licensed child care providers, child care centers, school-age care programs and other early childhood programs.
- We will share information about finding quality child care and how to interview potential child care providers
- We will give you assistance with finding help paying for child care, and finding other resources for your children.
For child care providers
- Do you want to provide child care? We can help you get started. We can give you information about regulations, and how to become registered, licensed or enrolled. We can visit your home and give you ideas about creating a child-friendly environment. We have small grants that can help make your home safe for children.
- We provide training for everyone working with young children. We offer workshops, video-conferences, CDA training, and individualized technical assistance and training covering all of the required training topics. Check our website for a list of training.
- We support the child care community through our referral program, newsletter, child care food program, and on-going communication and technical assistance.
Cortland Area Child Care Council’s funding base includes: New York State Office of Children & Family Services, The United Way for Cortland County, The Child & Adult Care Food Program and individual and community partner memberships.
Please consider becoming a member of Cortland Area Child Care Council. Your support can make a difference in the lives of children and families right here in Cortland County!