Celebrating you on this
National Provider Appreciation Day

National Provider Appreciation Day is a time to acknowledge the dedicated caregivers who work so hard to ensure children are safe, loved and learning. This year, we say thank you with a special discount at the restaurants listed below - on Friday, May 10th.

Receive a special 10% discount at any of The Taco Project locations and the Scarsdale Frank and Joe's Deli. Just give them your name and program name to receive this exclusive discount.

The Taco Project - open 11:00am - 9:00pm
Bronxville - 65 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
Pleasantville - 465 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Tarrytown - 18 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Yonkers - 1086 North Broadway, Suite 125, Yonkers, NY 10701

Frank and Joe's Deli - open 5:30am - 4:00pm
720 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Nominations are open!

It's that time again to induct some new heroes into the Early Education Hall of Heroes! We appreciate and thank you all for the wonderful work you do to educate and care for Westchester's children. We are excited to celebrate some of the world's greatest educators this fall.

You may nominate yourself or be nominated by an employer, parent, board member, or a co-worker. If you are a former Joey Award winner, you may still be nominated. You may receive multiple nominations. A selection committee will choose the honorees, and approximately 10 professionals will be inducted this year. Winners will be notified in July.

For questions or more information, contact Juanita Pope at 914-761-3456 x106 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

EARLY ED NOMINATION FORM

Dream Big Honoree Spotlight:
SUNY Westchester Community College

A college that offers excellent educational opportunities for future early education professionals and houses an accredited 5-star early learning center? What an incredible resource for the community! 

SUNY Westchester Community College’s Early Childhood program, where students can earn their A.A.S. or a Certificate, is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of settings working with children birth to age eight. It is integrated with the Virginia Marx Children's Center (VMCC) on campus, an early learning center where infants, toddlers and preschoolers are nurtured through play, discussion, art, music and other developmentally-appropriate activities.

We look forward to honoring SUNY Westchester Community College, Robert Martin Company, and Kathy Halas, who continue to help us realize the dream of universal access to quality child care and early education.

Dream Big Honoree Spotlight: Kathy Halas

Worthwhile causes often require a champion, and the child care community can ask for none better than Kathy Halas. For more than 20 years, she has led the Child Care Council as a tireless advocate for children, families, and early education and after school professionals.

Thanks to Kathy, child care is much more accessible and affordable, its role in a diverse workforce and healthy economy is recognized by the wider community, and industry professionals are acknowledged as essential educators and role models.

Join us at Dream Big on May 7th to thank and celebrate the leader who "put child care on the map," alongside our other incredible honorees: Westchester Community College and Robert Martin Company. It will be a truly fun cocktail party at Captain Lawrence with interactive activities indoors and out!

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Lions SEE: Free Vision Screening Program

The Lions Club Vision Screening Program is offering FREE vision screenings on the select dates listed below. These screenings can aid in the early detection of vision troubles for children as young as 6 months old. If you are interested, please contact either Joanne O’Hanlon or Silvia Estebanez directly and they will be able to assist with scheduling. Please see the available times and contact information below:    

Friday, May 17th

Tuesday, May 21st

Tuesday, June 4th

Friday, June 14th

Tuesday, June 18th

Friday, June 28th

Joanne O’Hanlon
914-217-0769
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Silvia Estebanez
914-409-8334
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For more information please visit their website: www.lionsseeny.org

Child care program closures and staff turnover, high fees, long waiting lists. Welcome to the world of child care in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at 1pm to hear Pattern for Progress on their new study of child care in the Mid-Hudson Region. Discuss what it will take to fix this service so urgently needed by children, parents/caregivers, and employers for a thriving community.

Register now