Investing in child care begins with investing in the workforce
In her testimony before the New York State legislature on Feb. 12, our executive director Dona Anderson shared why statewide […]
NYS Child Care Availability Task Force releases roadmap for universal child care
New York State’s Child Care Availability Task Force, which was charged by the governor with supporting the state in developing […]
The Institute comments on the NYS Child Care and Development Fund plan
Expanding access to child care programs in New York State also means building and
strengthening a robust workforce.
Investing in New York’s early childhood workforce
Several of the Institute’s initiatives are highlighted in New York State’s new Child Care Availability Task Force report.
The Institute is coming to NYAEYC!
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute will be at the New York Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference in May!
“It was my dream to see my day care grow”
“Foundational relationship-building” helps child care providers improve their practice.
Jabari Brisport visits QUALITYstarsNY
Equitable pay and respect for early childhood educators were themes of New York State Senator Jabari Brisport’s remarks at the QUALITYstarsNY all-staff convening.
Staff recruitment funds available to New York State child care programs have doubled
The Office of Children and Family Services has DOUBLED the amount of grant funding available to eligible New York State child care programs through the Workforce Retention Grant.
Accessing and Integrating Professional Development Supports: Carol Berry’s Story
As an Early Childhood Coach, one of my objectives is to help my coachees connect with services or initiatives that […]
On Becoming a Teacher of Twos: Yslandy Taveras’ Story
I was impressed upon meeting Yslandy when she became my coachee at the Dominican Women’s Development Center/Mama Tingo Childcare & […]