CCRR in the News
Child Care Resources of Rockland is the New York State designated expert on child care resources and referrals for Rockland County. We are committed to promoting equitable access to high quality early care and learning that benefits and supports New York State's children and families. In this effort, we work strategically with our community partners and welcome the opportunity to use our voice to advocate and advise.
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"We are glad to see the remaining CARES funds will be distributed to support child care providers, families, and, ultimately, children in safe, quality child care settings," Child Care Resources of Rockland Executive Director Vicki Caramante said on Friday.
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Health and safety, and adequate supervision, concern Child Care Resources of Rockland Executive Director Vicki Caramante. There are reasons child care is regulated, she said. According to the state Office of Children and Family Services, child care is defined as caring for three children for more than three hours a day, for which payment is received.
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Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Department of Social Services Commissioner Joan Silvestri and Child Care Resources of Rockland Executive Director Vicki Caramante announce that the Department of Social Services Child Care Subsidy program is open and accepting applications for low income Rockland families.
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"Child care is essential," Caramante said. "Safe, quality child care helps ensure children start school ready to learn." She said that with many day cares closing their doors, unable to weather the economic impact of the pandemic, essential workers have scrambled to find care.
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Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced introduction of H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, legislation to expand the availability of quality child care, help workers return to their jobs when it is safe, and enable America’s economy to recover from the COVID-19 recession.
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Child Care Resources of Rockland is recognized for its PreK administration of seven of the county's eight school districts.
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Child Care Resources of Rockland's Executive Director and PreK Coordinator joined Democractic Assembly Members for a round table discussion and visits to local PreK classrooms.
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August 19, 2019 - Will the hot-car deaths of Phoenix and Luna change state laws to protect children?
While not mandated by the state, Child Care Resources of Rockland is noted for its assistance in writing attendance policies and procedures.
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Child Care Resources of Rockland is called upon to provide guidance on policies and procedures pertaining to child absences.