Experts tell us that 90 percent of brain development occurs before the age of 5. Are your young children in high-quality learning environments during this crucial time in their lives? The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension is the top early education resource for residents of Madison County.
Finding quality and affordable child care has never been easier! By calling our child care referral specialists at 1-888- KIDS, you can have a list of licensed and registered child care providers mailed or emailed to you within minutes. If you would prefer to search on your own, you can access lists of child care providers from our website at www.cceoneida.com/childcare.
You can also download the free Child Care Finder app (designed by Trifecta) for Android and Apple smartphones and access our information on the go!
Our staff is also able to assist those interested in starting a child care program. We can help you learn what steps you will need to take to be a successful licensed and registered child care provider!
Working parents need child care in order to be successful employees – become a child care provider and support the economy by starting your own business and helping the hundreds of parents who search for child care each year!
Those interested in becoming a licensed/registered child care provider are encouraged to attend a free information forum at the Cazenovia Library on July 14 th from 2:30pm to 4pm. Stop by at any time during these hours for free assistance with any child care need. Whether you have a few questions about becoming a child care provider, are ready to start the licensing/registration process or you need a child care referral, the Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension will be there to help! Those who cannot attend this open forum can call (315) 223-7850 for assistance.