named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Better Baby Care Campaign
Provides education, support, and resources for expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers, including the Rockland Baby Care Connections guide.
Child Care Tuition Scholarship Program
Administered in partnership with United Way of Rockland to provide financial assistance to eligible families for child care costs.
Professional Development and Training
Offers seminars, orientations, technical assistance, and networking opportunities for early care and education professionals to support career development and regulatory compliance.
Quality Child Care Campaign
County-funded initiative to support child care programs in achieving national accreditation and improving quality standards.
Resource and Referral Services
Provides free, personalized assistance to families in finding licensed child care, including centers, family providers, school-age programs, and camps in Rockland County.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Subsidized Child Care Services 3 activities
- Administer regulatory compliance and licensing services for child care programsServes as the regulatory contract agency and licensing agent for family child care and school-age care programs in Rockland County, NY, ensuring compliance with state regulations through site visits, technical assistance, and collaboration with providers and agencies.
- Provide child care referral and resource services to familiesOffers free, personalized child care referrals and support to families seeking accessible, affordable, and quality early childhood and school-age care through multiple channels, including a 24/7 online database, phone and email support, in-person appointments, and distribution of informational materials. Services include assistance with navigating options and accommodations for special needs.
- Provide employer-focused child care solutions and supportOffers worksite needs assessments, enhanced referral services, and support for developing on- or near-site child care centers to assist employers in addressing child care challenges for their workforce.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 2 activities
- Coordinate and plan local child care services and systemsCoordinates and plans local child care services in collaboration with strategic partners, public and private schools, and local governments to enhance service delivery and address community needs.
- Support child care providers through training and professional developmentProvides training, technical assistance, professional development seminars, orientations, and networking opportunities for child care providers and the early care and education workforce. Activities include on-site visits, counseling, and specialized programs such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) Program.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Administer Universal Pre-Kindergarten programsManages and administers Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs across all eight school districts in Rockland County, ensuring access to early education for eligible children.
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Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
- Administer child care tuition scholarship programsProvides scholarship funding to eligible families for child care costs through The Jane Brown Tuition Scholarship Fund and co-administers a child care tuition scholarship program in partnership with the United Way of Rockland.
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for increased investment in quality child care and educationConducts public outreach, media promotion, and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the importance of quality child care and education and to promote better conditions for child care professionals, including improved salaries, benefits, and respect.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Deliver specialized support services for children with special needs and vulnerable populationsProvides respite and support services for families of children with special needs, emergency back-up care, elder care, and targeted professional development to improve inclusion and retention of children with special needs in early care programs.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Develop and distribute early childhood resource materialsCreates and maintains comprehensive resource guides such as Rockland Baby Care Connections for expectant parents and families with young children, and operates the Helen Bernstein Memorial Library to provide professional and children's resources to the early childhood community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.96M
Contributions & grants$1.32M45%
Program service revenue$1.60M54%
Investment income$30K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$2.84M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.37M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.38M
Cash$872K
Investments$1.00M
Liabilities$964K
Net assets$2.42M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEISHEA ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $117K |
board members · 13
- DANIELLE KOBRYN — Director
- GILA BUTRIMOVITZ — Secretary
- GIRISH NARASIMHAM — Director
- JAIME NADDEO — Director
- JOHN GREGORY — Treasurer
- JULIET ALLEN — Director
- LIANA SAGSYAN-QUINN — Director
- MADELINE V EVANGELISTA — Director
- MARIA BARCA — Director
- MONICA ZENDA — Director
- STEPHEN FROMSON — Past President
- VIVIAN ENGLAND — President
- amy albers — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Better Baby Care Campaign Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on improving support for infants, toddlers, and families in Rockland County.
- Business leaders in Rockland County Partner — Collaborates with business leaders to emphasize the economic value of quality child care.
- Edna Saravia Partner — Contact person for individuals interested in starting a child care business.
- Family, Community and Operations Services Department Partner — Internal department providing staffing and operational support for child care referral services.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Agency serves as licensing agent, resource and referral agency, enrollment agency, and provider of health and business support services.
- New York State Government — One of 34 Child Care Resource and Referral agencies serving all of New York, indicating a formal relationship with the state's child care system.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Funder — Funds specialized professional development and technical assistance programs for early care providers serving children with special needs.
- Office of Children and Family Services Government — Works with New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services on regulatory compliance, funding contracts, and child care program standards.
- Public officials in Rockland County Government — Engages with public officials to advocate for increased investment in quality child care and education.
- Rockland Community College Partner — Collaborated to establish the Annual Early Childhood Conference and the Child Development Associate (CDA) Program.
- The Jane Brown Tuition Scholarship Fund Partner — Fund that provides scholarship money for child care costs to eligible families, associated with Child Care Resources of Rockland.
- United Way of Rockland Partner — Partnership to administer a child care tuition scholarship program.
- business leaders Partner — Collaborates with business leaders to emphasize the value of quality child care to the economic vitality of Rockland County.
- public officials Partner — Engages public officials to advocate for increased investment in quality child care and education.
strategies · 3
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.
- Child Care as Community and Economic Infrastructuremethodology: economic_case_for_childcareBy engaging business leaders and public officials to recognize quality child care as foundational to regional economic vitality, we increase political and financial support for the sector, because framing child care as economic infrastructure rather than just social service drives broader investment and policy change.
- Client-Centered Access Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy offering multiple access points—including self-directed online tools, form-based referrals, and personalized staff support—we increase utilization and appropriateness of care matches, because accommodating diverse preferences and needs reduces barriers and builds trust in the system.
- Two-Generation Approach to Child Care Strengtheningmethodology: two_generation_approachBy simultaneously supporting child care providers and empowering families with information and access, we improve the quality of early learning environments and children's developmental outcomes, because strong systems and informed choices jointly create better experiences for children.