Child Care & Development Council
The Child Care & Development Council is dedicated to promoting and supporting the development of quality, affordable and accessible child care services in Oswego County. To accomplish this mission we offer FREE services for child care providers, individuals interested in opening a child care program, and families searching for child care.
The Councils' Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) program provides the following services;
- information/referrals for child care for families and businesses
-technical assistance, health care consultancy, and training for providers
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The Child Care & Development Council is located at
157 W. First St., Oswego, NY 13126
Our staff is available to assist you Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Phone: (315) 343-2344 or toll free at (855) 437-9286 Fax: (315) 343-0442
For referrals for child care, you may call (315) 343-2344 extension 12. You may speak to a staff for referral services between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday or access our on-line referral at any time. If you have special needs and require assistance with the referral process, please contact our Referral Specialist at pouderkirk@cnymail.com for arrangements to meet your needs.
Christina Wilson (Director and Training Developer - Executive Director) : extension 19
Denise Opet (Senior Registrar/CCR&R Specialist) : extension 17
Teresa Hogan (Registrar/ CCR&R Specialist) : extension 14
Pamela Ouderkirk (Enrollment/Referral Specialist) : extension 12
Laurie Tice, RN (Health Care Consultant) : extension 20
Brandy Koproski (Quality Assurance Coordinator) : extension 15
Linda Reynolds (CACFP Specialist) : extension 24
If you suspect childabuse or neglect, call the New York State Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department.
