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The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency that is a community resource for all aspects of child care. They offer a wide variety of services to families as well as to organizations. Many of these services are available at no charge. 

 A trained Child Care Specialist is available to assist all parents with their child care needs.
 
Call them at 914-761-3456 ext 140.  
   
For 24/7 access to child care
go to www.ChildCareWestchester.org          

NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?
FREE assistance to help understand and apply for the Child Care Subsidy Program
There are financial resources to help pay for child care that are available to working families who live in  Westchester County. 
  
Contact their Subsidy Support Services at
 914-761-3456 ext 122 or email the Child Care Council
 
They Can Help Parents:
Determine if a parent may be eligible for financial assistance.
Assist parents in obtaining and completing an application to apply for financial assistance.
Educate parents in understanding the rules and regulations surrounding the financial assistance programs available.
Assist parents with other situations or concerns regarding their child care financial assistance. 
 
PARENT EDUCATION
Parenting Newsletter, Workshops and Support Groups
The Council has resources to help parents stay connected:
 
Check out their latest PARENT CONNECTIONS.
Parent Support Groups for parents and/or caregivers with infants from birth to 12 months old.
Provides Parenting Seminars in the community. 

 
For more information or to join their email list, contact them at 
914-761-3456 ext 139 or email the Child Care Council

Making Grocery Shopping Fun
 
 Connection to learning: Ensuring you and your child are prepared and ready for that shopping trip helps both of you have a more enjoyable time. Here are some ways to help make your trip to the grocery store fun and a learning opportunity for your child.
 
When grocery shopping with children of all ages, be sure to bring a toy or book that will keep your child busy and learning while you shop. Plan trips when your child is rested and not hungry.
 
 
For your young baby (birth to 8 months)
Make the most of routines. Do things in order when you get to the store, and explain each step to your infant. Say “First we will find a grocery cart. Then we will look for some bananas.”
 
For your older baby (9 – 18 months)
Show your baby an item, then talk about it. Pick up a pear and say “Do you know what this is?” Pause and then say “It’s a pear.  Pears are fruits.  Pears are green, yellow or brown.  Pears are sweet and yummy.”  Let your baby hold or touch the pear.
 
For your toddler 
You meet lots of people at the grocery store. Say “hello” and “thank you” to the people at the bakery or deli counter.  Then ask your child to say “hello”, “thank you” and “goodbye”.
 
For your preschooler
Set up a signal that it is time to go.  Let your child hold your wallet or a card at the checkout.  Older children can help unload items from your cart.
 
The Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. and United Way of Westchester and Putnam promote Born Learning, a public engagement campaign dedicated to helping parents and caregivers create early, fun learning opportunities for young children to ensure school readiness and continued success throughout their lives.

The Seed warmly welcomes all new children and new staff members!

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