From the Executive Director |
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It was a beautiful sunny day on July 20,1998 when I entered the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc, at 70 Overocker Road. I was excited and nervous to take on the role of Executive Director. I had been the Director of the day care center, Poughkeepsie Day Nursery, for eight years, so this was going to be very different. l remember that day very clearly as a bright, new beginning.
Much has happened here at the Child Care Council since then!
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With a staff of 20 talented and dedicated individuals, the Child Care Council will continue to evolve, grow and support the families, child care providers, and businesses in our community.
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Our New Executive Director
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Information on Full Profile & Vacancy Updates |
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Each quarter we reach out to all programs in Dutchess and Putnam Counties. A Full Profile Update is completed once per year, we do this to ensure we have accurate information for our referral services. You can call at any point throughout the year to update! Our Vacancy Updates are done at least three times per year. These updates are for us to know how many openings you have in your program for statistical purposes and for referrals.
In order to have the most updated information for referrals in our database, you must complete these updates on a yearly basis.
We will send you an email with the link to complete the update, if you do not we will call you and attempt again. These updates are very important because they allow us to better serve you and the families in our communities.
For Vacancy Updates call Crystal Cooper: 845-473-4141 x 221
For Profile Updates call Sarah Rokitowski: 845-473-4141 x 219
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Registration Department Reminders |
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Our Spanish Speaking Registrar, Daisy Rivera, offers:
Assistance accesing translated forms, Guidance with OCFS regulations and help navigating FAMS.
Asistencia para acceder a los formularios traducidos en el sitio web de la OCFS. Orientación con la normativa de la OCFS en español. Ayuda para navegar por FAMS, incluido el soporte de traducción.
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Click below for information on Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Fire Alarms
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Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative |
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The Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative (ESFCCC) is specialized and personalized services offered by the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc. (CCCDP) and the Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) to licensed home based providers.
Members of the ESFCCC will receive free child care management software (CCMS) (Playground or Brightwheel), business support to help launch and use the CCMS, calculate time-space percentage, organize recordkeeping, and more. Additionally, participating members will receive access to free telemedicine for their assistants, substitutes and staff, sessions on retirement planning, and specialized business training.
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Parent Connection Newsletter |
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Each quarter we send out both the Council Connection Newsletter and a Parent Connection Newsletter. The Parent Newsletter is designed for parents, guardians and others who would like the information provided. Please help us distribute this to your parents and guardians in your programs. Please include the link to sign up for our Newsletter!
For any questions regarding our emailing, marketing and other information please reach out to Sarah Rokitowski; Director of Marketing and Outreach: 845-473-4141 ext 219 or srokitowski@childcaredutchess.org
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Professional Development is a key component to running a child day care facility. OCFS requires individuals to have 30 hours of training every 2 years. If you need relevant and engaging training to fulfill your regulatory requirement please reach out to Wendy Cooper, Director of Professional Development, to schedule your on-site training today! We are currently booking into December 2025! Please call or email for more information.
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Wendy Cooper – Director of Professional Development, CCCDP
NYS T-TAP Credential
Aspire Certified Trainer
845-473-4141 ext. 228
wcooper@childcaredutchess.org
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Teaching a child sign language allows them to be understood even when they are unable to form words! The link below is to a website that assists with teaching children simple signs that allow them to communicate with you on what they need.
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Planning out a babies first Halloween is a fun task! Click the link below for tips on how to make safe and enjoyable choices for their first Halloween.
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Allergy Friendly Halloween |
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Halloween is exciting, but for children with food allergies, it can also be risky. With a little planning, you can keep the celebration safe and inclusive for all.
Click the link below for tips for a safer holiday!
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Click the link below for some fun Fall activities and recipes!
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