The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara is administered by Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. 

Mission: Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. is a county wide agency dedicated to reducing poverty by initiating and conducting programs of self-sufficiency.  Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals and families to reach their fullest potential.

Goal: The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara Is “An Informational Source” for parents, providers, businesses and the community regarding:

• Assisting families in finding child care
• Promoting quality child care for all children
• Helping individuals become registered/licensed child care providers
• Providing professional development for child care providers
• Supplying resources for businesses and the community

The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara is a member of a statewide and national system of child care resource and referral programs. The Clearinghouse provides information on a variety of services needed by child care providers and parents that also benefits employers and the community in general. The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara is "Best Practices" certified by the Early Care and Learning Council.   The Clearinghouse is a member of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA).

Services for Parents
The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara can help parents locate child care that meets their individual needs. The Clearinghouse provides information regarding licensed day care centers, licensed group family day care homes, registered family child care homes and registered school-age child care programs. The information available includes the location of the provider, days and hours of operation, phone number and the type of child care program offered. Referral services are provided free of charge.

Services for Providers
The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara can supply information on becoming a registered family child care provider. A registered family child care provider cares for children in a home setting. Technical assistance, support and training is available to help in the operation of child care programs. Health and safety items are available to assist in starting a family child care business, and also are available to existing registered family and licensed group family child care providers. Training necessary to maintain a child care registration is offered through the Clearinghouse, as well as a meal reimbursement program for children in care. The Clearinghouse provides free of charge fingerprinting services for all staff of day care centers, school-age child care programs, household members, assistants, and substitutes, eighteen years of age or older, in a family or group family day care.

Services for Businesses and the Community
The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara offers resources for businesses to assit employees with all child care needs.  Dependable, quality child care provides piece of mind and allows employees to maintain consistent attendance and a more focused job performance.  The Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara is available for  on-site assistance for businesses and the community in Niagara County.

Public Policy
Click here to view the 2012 Public Policy Agenda Details supported by the New York State Child Care Resource and Referral agencies.

Click here to view the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Association (NACCRRA) public policy issues.

Public Policy Reports
Click here for policy documents published by the Early Care And Learning Council.

Advocacy
Click on Winning Beginning NY (WBNY) and learn about this statewide coalition with over 60 member organizations working to ensure access to child care, Pre-K, afterschool and home visiting programs for all of New York’s families.  Join the WBNY e-advocacy list-serve and easily contact State elected officials about a range of issues of concern to young children and their families.

Winning Beginning NY believes that in this time of fiscal crisis our State must preserve, protect, and increase access to high-quality early care and learning programs. These programs, all of equal priority, are essential for children’s success and our State’s economic recovery. Click here to view the Winning Beginning NY 2012 Executive Agenda.

Local Advocacy Issue
Board of Director Information
Click here for Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., Board of Director's Information.

Strategic Plan
Click here to view a copy of the Agency's Strategic Plan.

Annual Report
Click here to view a copy of the most recent Annual Report.

Community Needs Assessments
Click here for a copy of the Niagara County Health Department Community Needs Assessment.
 
Donations
To make a donation to the Community Child Care Clearinghouse of Niagara, please make your check or money order payable to Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., 1521 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY, 14305.  For non-monetary donations please contact Suzanne Shears at 716-285-9681 Ext. 103.

Volunteers are welcome!  Contact Angela Burns at 716-285-8572 or 1-800-701-4KID Ext. 105 or by email at ccrrniagara@prodigy.net.

For information on becoming a member of the Board of Directors or becoming a staff person, please contact Suzanne Shears at 716-285-9681 Ext. 103 or by email at sshears@prodigy.net.