QUALITYstarsNY is pleased to announce that New York State is now offering an enhanced Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) rate for early childhood programs actively participating in QUALITYstarsNY, New [...]
QUALITYstarsNY is excited to support the New York State Literacy Trail, launched by Governor Kathy Hochul. This initiative encourages early literacy and outdoor exploration by pairing 10 children's books [...]
Every year, the Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) invites Family Child Care (FCC) providers to gather in Oswego, NY, for [...]
The Innovation Team at the NYC Mayor’s Office is looking to interview child care providers about their experience finding and using child care resources online and their experience supporting families through the child care search and application process.
We are pleased to feature Nora Yates, Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Child Care Services at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), as [...]
On January 15, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Commission for Economic Opportunity’s (CEO) Community Resource Center, a Head Start program and QUALITYstarsNY participant located in Troy, New York. During her visit, Governor Hochul spent time with educators and children in the center’s classrooms and hosted a press conference regarding expanded state policies related to early childhood education.
Recruitment and Engagement Associate Gray Robinson attended the 2024 Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) Annual Conference, along with Quality Improvement Specialists and family child care [...]
On September 25, the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) program launched in New York State to increase the availability of child care options for the state’s military families. MCCYN-PLUS extends eligibility for the federal military child care fee assistance program to all licensed/registered child care programs in New York State.
On February 1, Governor Hochul released her Executive Budget for FY 2024. The proposed budget maintains the $5 million annual funding for QUALITYstarsNY; however, a sustained, increased investment in QUALITYstarsNY is needed to safeguard program quality as policies are implemented to expand access and affordability for families.
On February 1, Governor Hochul released her Executive Budget for FY 2024. The proposed budget maintains the $5 million annual funding for QUALITYstarsNY; however, a sustained, increased investment in QUALITYstarsNY is needed to safeguard program quality as policies are implemented to expand access and affordability for families.