named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Provider Training
Offers professional development courses that meet NYS OCFS licensing requirements, the NYS Core Body of Knowledge, and Child Development Associate competencies.
Child Care Search and Referral
Connects families with licensed child care providers across Suffolk County, including centers, family care homes, preschools, and summer camps.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Provides meal reimbursement, nutrition support, and resources to child care providers to serve healthy meals to children in their care.
Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative
Free program for licensed family day care and group family day care providers in Suffolk County offering business coaching, child care management software, and operational support to improve quality and sustainability.
Founder’s Fund for Professional Development
Supports early childhood professionals through training, credentialing assistance, leadership development, and research-backed curriculum implementation to advance quality care.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Child Care Provider Support Services 4 activities
- Information and support for aspiring child care providersConducts free in-person information sessions for individuals considering starting a family child care program and provides guidance on preschool and nursery school options, including unlicensed programs under three hours per day.
- Professional development and training for early childhood educatorsProvides on-site interactive training, technical assistance, curriculum support, credentialing help, leadership development, and ongoing professional development for early childhood staff at all levels. Trains thousands of professionals annually and improved quality in hundreds of regulated child care and Pre-K programs.
- Support for home-based child care providersOffers a free collaborative program for licensed family day care and group family day care providers in Suffolk County, including one-on-one and group business coaching, retirement planning resources, telehealth supports, and free child care management software to streamline attendance, record-keeping, and billing.
- Support for regulated child care and Pre-K programsProvides ongoing support to over 800 licensed child care and Pre-K programs in Suffolk County through training, resources, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Subsidized Child Care Services 3 activities
- Employer support for child care accessProvides tools and resources to help New York State employers support employees in finding child care, including guidance on tax credits, benefits, and the Business Navigator guide to understanding child care needs.
- Regulatory monitoring and compliance enforcementMonitors child care programs in Suffolk County for compliance with New York State regulations and investigates complaints related to family child care homes and school-age child care programs to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Resource and referral services for child careConnects thousands of families annually to safe and appropriate child care options in Suffolk County by referring them to legally operating providers and providing information on subsidies, tax benefits, and types of care. Operates as the primary resource and referral agency for quality early care and education in the region.
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for early care and child care policyEngages in advocacy at local, state, and national levels to increase funding for early care and influence child care policy to improve system-wide access and quality.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) enrollmentEnrolls child care providers into the Child and Adult Care Food Program, offering meal reimbursement and nutrition support to improve food security in early care settings.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Direct child care servicesProvides group child care in center-based settings for children ages eight weeks to 12 years, supports family child care programs operated in private homes, and facilitates school-age child care in homes located along school bus routes. Also offers summer camp programs with flexible session lengths, full-day schedules, and some transportation options.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Professional development funding through the Founder's FundFunds the Founder's Fund for Professional Development, launched in 2018 to support early childhood education professionals in their growth and advancement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- National Quality Assurance AccreditationAchieved National Quality Assurance Accreditation, becoming one of the first two agencies in the U.S. to receive this recognition, demonstrating organizational excellence in quality assurance systems.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.31M
Contributions & grants$4.14M96%
Program service revenue$90K2%
Investment income$75K2%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$4.21M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.24M
Cash$1.81M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.54M
Net assets$2.70M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Marino Rojas | Executive Director | 40 | $144K |
| Enza Britos | Deputy Director | 40 | $108K |
board members · 22
- Alicia Marks — Secretary
- Cheryl Zimmer — Director
- Elizabeth Fitzpatrick — Director
- Ilene Cooper — Director
- Jeff Yonkers — Treasurer
- Judy Wellner — Director
- Katie Bielewski — Director
- Keith Lawlor — Vice President
- Kristin Todd-Wurm — Director
- Lorraine Frangas — Director
- Magdalonie Paris-Campbell — Diector
- Matt Cohen — President
- Matt Crennan — Director
- Michele Lauer-Bader — Past President
- Nick LaMorte — Director
- Robyn Fellrath — Director
- Sammy Chu — Director
- Steve Zimmer — Director
- Tami Stark — Diector
- Tom Buonaiuto — Vice President
- Trish Quaision — Director
- Vinny Frigeria — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Camping Association Partner — Accrediting body referenced for evaluating quality in summer camp programs.
- Corporate sponsors Partner — Provides financial support to maintain access to affordable, quality child care on Long Island.
- Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative Partner — Collaborates to support home-based child care providers in Suffolk County through training, software, and coaching.
- Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative Partner — Collaborative initiative providing business and operational support to family child care providers in Suffolk County
- Janet Walerstein Partner — Founder of Child Care Council of Suffolk whose legacy is honored through the Founder's Fund for Professional Development.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Provides trainings that meet NYS OCFS licensing requirements and collaborates on child care provider compliance.
- Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing and regulatory authority for child care centers and family child care programs in New York State.
- Suffolk County Government — Primary geographic and operational focus for child care improvement initiatives.
- Suffolk County Government — Provides child care resources and support to working families in Suffolk County, New York.
- Suffolk County Department of Social Services Government — Receives county funding administered by Suffolk DSS for child care programs and services.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Support System for Child Caremethodology: integrated-support-systemBy combining advocacy, education, and resource/referral services, the organization strengthens the child care system and embeds it within broader social infrastructure, because systemic integration improves access, quality, and sustainability.
- Person-Centered Engagement Improves Accessmethodology: meet-them-where-they-areBy meeting families and providers where they are—responding to individual needs and circumstances—the organization increases engagement and removes barriers to access, because tailored support is more effective than one-size-fits-all systems.
- Professional Development Drives Child Outcomesmethodology: professional-development-in-early-childhood-educationBy investing in the professional development of early childhood educators, the organization improves child development outcomes, because higher program quality—driven by trained staff—directly enhances learning and safety.
- Provider Well-Being as a Lever for Quality Caremethodology: provider-well-being-for-quality-careBy supporting the personal well-being and business sustainability of home-based child care providers, the organization improves the quality of care delivered, because provider stability and reduced stress lead to better child outcomes.