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Let’s work together for a strong child care/after school community!

*Please note: Membership is for the 2026 calendar year, valid January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
For more information, contact Juanita Pope at (914) 761-3456, ext. 106, or juanitap@cccwny.org.

As a Member, you directly support the Council’s advocacy on your behalf. Some of our recent advocacy “wins” include:

Continuation of the Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship Program, bringing more children/families into child care

Westchester County is home to so many dedicated and talented child care and after school professionals. We encourage you to become a Council member to take advantage of discounts, resources, and marketing and learning opportunities. At the same time, you’ll be supporting all our efforts to promote the wonderful work that you do, and to secure more visibility and funding for the field.

2026 Membership Benefits Include:

1 free virtual workshop and Discounted Calendar/On-Site Trainings
Monthly raffle giveaways
Membership Certificate to post at your site
Lakeshore Learning Discount coupon
Free Installation of a Pure Point Filtered Water System plus 1 Month Free Service
Listing on our website with a link to yours
Business support services including free notary
Quarterly Peer to Peer Sessions
Discount on Health Care Consultant Services

Download an application to join or renew your membership:

Membership application (English) (Spanish)

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

The Council would like to acknowledge the programs, providers and individuals listed below for supporting the Council by becoming members in 2026. Click here to see the Membership Directory.

CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES

Share ideas, engage in professional development, access business tools, give and lend emotional support, and have fun in our networking groups for child care and after school professionals.

Unless otherwise specified, meetings are held at the The Council office at 313 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. To learn more or sign up, contact Jami Flynn at jamif@cccwny.org or (914) 761-3456, ext. 219.

Infant Toddler Educators Network: A group for infant and toddler educators from all modalities who want to connect with each other and share ideas, information and resources. You will receive free training hours and win prizes. Quarterly meetings take place at the Child Care Council from 10am to 12pm. Preschool educators are welcome too.
Be Well, Care Well: Hosted by The Council social workers, this bilingual caregiver group promotes and supports the well-being of child care providers by providing a place to gather and connect, share resources, learn tips on wellness, and have fun.
Westchester Early Childhood Directors Association (WECDA): Share best practices with other Westchester child care program directors and providers. Meets monthly, third Tuesday, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.
School Age Directors Network (SADN): Network, share ideas and support each other. Meets monthly, third Tuesday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.

“I have had the pleasure of caring for and teaching young children for 17 years. The The Council provided professional development in every area of business and child development I needed to succeed. I don’t know what I would have done without their guidance and financial assistance over these years.”

“The Council has been a tremendous partner with our program leading our staff in impactful professional development sessions that have transformed our center. In addition, the continued resources made available to our families has aided many.”