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Infant/Toddler Technical Assistance

Infant Toddler Technical Assistance Center

The Infant/Toddler Technical Assistance Network, funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, is an initiative aimed at supporting high quality infant and toddler care. The Network offers support to programs serving infants and toddlers. We will come on site for free to offer the following services in both Dutchess and Putnam Counties.

  • Phone and in-person support on a variety of issues:
    • Age Appropriate Behavior Management Techniques
    • Responsive Caregiving
    • Understanding the New York State Child Care Regulations
    • Developmentally Appropriate Practice For Infants and Toddlers
    • Infant – Toddler Development and Behavior
    • Assistance Answering Parent Questions About Their Infant Or Toddler
  • Visits To Your Program To Work On A Quality Improvement Project
  • Resources or Tip Sheet
  • Starting Up Your Infant/Toddler Program Including Help Setting Up Your Space
  • Assistance With Continuity of Care Classroom Waivers
  • Assistance with Caring Spaces Endorsement

We Serve:

  • Family Child Care Programs
  • Group Family Child Care Programs
  • Day Care Centers
  • Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

For more information contact Wendy Cooper by calling (845) 473-4141 ext.228 or email wcooper@childcaredutchess.org.

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