https://pressroom.prlog.org/eclcny/ About Early Care & Learning Council - The mission of the Early Care & Learning Council – a statewide, not-for-profit, membership organization – is to promote excellence in early care and education with equal access for all families. https://www.prlog.org/11736668-2012-public-policy-agenda-released.html The 2012 Public Policy Agenda addresses key areas that the Early Care & Learning Council and its member agencies will focus on throughout 2012.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:46:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11678944-improving-quality-for-new-yorks-babies-and-toddlers.html Programs in New York State help to improve quality of infant/toddler care. The Early Care & Learning Council has released two reports on the quality of care for infants and toddlers in New York State.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:45:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11670320-setting-the-course-for-high-quality-child-care-for-new-yorks-babies-and-toddlers-10-components.html The Early Care & Learning Council manages and supports the work of the Infant Toddler Resource Network. The Network has adopted a common definition of quality – 10 Components of High Quality Care that have been agreed upon by national experts.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:56:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11635432-despite-weak-economy-child-care-costs-continue-to-rise.html Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2011 Update provides results from a survey of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) State Networks and local agencies, which asked for the average fees charged by child care programs in 2010.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:05:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11549915-early-care-learning-council-elects-new-board-members.html The Early Care & Learning Council, New York’s Child Care Resource & Referral Network held its Annual Board Meeting & Luncheon at The Albany Country Club June 15th and welcomed new Board members to serve on the Board of Directors for the 11-12 year.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:29:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11539236-national-leader-to-speak-at-early-care-learning-council-event.html Linda K. Smith, Executive Director of the National Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) will to meet with the Early Care & Learning Council on June 14th and 15th in Albany. NACCRRA is the nation's leading voice for child care.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:29:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11373045-early-education-professional-to-be-employability-discussion-panelist.html A panel discussion on Education and Employability will occur at the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYSSHRM) Diversity & Inclusion Leadership conference in April.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:09:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11252661-tax-credits-for-working-families-could-be-worth-thousands-of-dollars.html The Early Care & Learning Council Is Spreading the Word So That Eligible Families Don’t Miss Out On Tax CreditsWed, 26 Jan 2011 19:56:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11218931-program-for-infanttoddler-care-institute-comes-to-new-york.html More than 50% of babies and 60 – 70% of toddlers in New York are being cared for in child care. Their needs are different from preschoolers. The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) approach has 6 program practices that form a basic strategy.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:04:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11198089-new-york-state-child-care-project-achieves-national-quality-assurance.html National Recognition Establishes SCCP as one of the Leading Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies in the CountryWed, 05 Jan 2011 20:17:11 GMT