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The best Child Care is one that meets your needs, your hours, and your high standards.

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  • Developing relationships with children's families

  • Providing resources and referrals to parents

  • Modeling warm and responsive interactions with children

  • Offering guidance to families regarding child development

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Parents all over the Central New York area need access to quality, affordable child care. We help ensure providers in the area are well-trained and qualified, as well as assisting parents in finding both providers and the financial assistance they need to afford care.

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Finding Child Care

Our Parent Services Team provides referrals to child care providers and programs regulated by New York State in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.

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Understanding High Quality Child Care

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Affording Child Care

Financial resources and benefits are available to assist families in managing the cost of child care.

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Child Care Professionals:

As a child care professional, you wear many hats throughout the day! You are a
caregiver, teacher, small business owner, and economic development partner.

Whether you are starting a new child care business or are a seasoned
veteran, Child Care Solutions offers resources and training to help professionals
build the necessary skills and meet the challenges of working in the field of
early care and education.

We are here to help with:
  • Starting A Child Care Business

  • Training, Education & Consulting

  • CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

  • Medication Administration Training (MAT)

  • Health Care Consultant

  • Caring For Infants & Toddlers

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Every Contribution Matters

Together, we can build a vibrant and welcoming community. If you would like to support initiatives that ensure all children have access to high-quality child care, please consider making a donation to Child Care Solutions.

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Child Care Solutions believes that high-quality child care is a vital community resource that supports families, enhances economic productivity, and nurtures children’s growth. Established in 1975, Child Care Solutions is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information and resources to parents, providers, employers, and community leaders in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties (NY) who are seeking solutions to their child care needs.

Our History

1975 - The Onondaga County Child Care Council was founded as a result of a grassroots campaign aimed at establishing an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organization to coordinate and support child care in Onondaga County.

1976 - The Council opened its doors in downtown Syracuse with a staff of three, led by Executive Director, Mary Lou Rubenstein. The new organization provided coordination and support for child care services through community education, provider training programs, advocacy, and referral services for parents.

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1101 Erie Blvd East
Syracuse, NY 13210

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100 North St., Suite 3
Auburn, NY 13021

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