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Studies show that ages 0-3 are critical for children's healthy development and there are a growing number of resources for parents and caregivers who are seeking information about supporting their children's development. Call 292-BABY, visit the Parent Network, or contribute to Rochester’s Child, which reaches out to parents and builds stronger early childhood programs. Together with the Early Childhood Development Initiative* and the Ad Council, Rochester's Child will launch a media campaign in January 2005 that gives tips to parents about how to nurture their child's early development. |
Family child care providers offer child care to almost 70% of Rochester's low-income children. To support their good work, the Family Child Care Satellite Network offers 500 providers professional development and networking opportunities, health insurance for providers, food programs, and many other services. Rochester Area Community Foundation provided funding for this important resource and supports other quality improvements through its grants in this area.
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Recent economic studies point to the wisdom of investing early in a child's life to achieve life-long payoff. See The Economics of Early Childhod Development: Lessons for Economic Policy Conference and Invest in the Very Young. The child care industry also provides the building blocks for the state's economy. Did you know that in New York State, the $4.7 billion child care industry employs some 119,000 people - more than the hotel and lodging industry and dairy industry? See the report by the Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning for the NY State Child Care Coordinating Council. |
The Child Care Council is a resource for child care professionals and parents who are seeking child care.
Rochester's Univeral Pre-Kindergarten programs are open for enrollment. Find out more!
Information about state child care regulations are available from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services.
Information about accreditation is available from the National Association for the Education of Young Children or the National Association for Family Child Care.
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