Imaginarium Child Care

Dear Imaginarium Community,

One of our Imaginarium families has suffered a terrible, tragic loss. Faye's father, Leonid, was killed in a car accident several days ago. We at Imaginarium are heartbroken and extend our deepest condolences and are doing whatever we can to support the family at this sensitive time.

Faye's father was the primary provider for the family, and we are
reaching out to our community for help. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the family. Please consider donating - no amount is too small! All costs will go directly towards helping the family with funeral expenses and living expenses directly followed by the loss of the family's primary source of income as they try to recover from this tragedy and get back on their feet.
Alternatively, you can bring donations directly to Imaginarium.
Thank you to all who have already made their donations, we are eternally grateful 🙏

Donate to Support for Leonid's Family After Tragic Loss, organized by Yana Motina With heavy hearts, we are asking for support for a family whose world change… Yana Motina needs your support for Support for Leonid's Family After Tragic Loss

We are so proud of our little graduates! We will miss you and your wonderful families. Keep on shining and reach for the stars! 🎓🤩

Early Childhood is a field dominated by women. May we remember to choose support over comparison and compassion over judgement. Happy Women's Day! 💐

Registration for 3K and Pre-K opens soon. You can apply one of two ways:
Online with MySchools(Open external link). (Applications available in Russian)
By phone at 718-935-2009. Interpretation services are available in more than 200 languages for over-the-phone applications. You can ask questions and request information about admissions in any language when you call.
For more information, go to: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/.../enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k

New York City has changed eligibility requirements for child care assistance for families across NYC, so more families may be eligible for an ACS child care voucher. Please see the table below for updated income guidelines.
Families must also have an approved reason for seeking child care ("reason for care"). This reason must be at least one of the following:
• You work 10+ hours per week
• You are in an educational or vocational training program
• You have been looking for work
• You live in temporary housing (priority access)
• You are attending services for domestic violence
• You are receiving treatment for substance abuse
Go to mycity.nyc.gov to apply.

Dear Families,
The CDC Health Alert Network has reported High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches. The following link provides more detailed information on applesauce brands and recommendations.
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches-november-2023

Recommendations for the Public (Parents, Caregivers, Guardians)
1) Do not buy, eat, sell, or serve recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce pouch products because
they may contain lead.
2) Parents and caregivers of children who may have consumed recalled products should contact the
child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test for lead.

Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Hello families, we are sharing some useful information on getting Free Financial Counseling:

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) focuses on initiatives that support New Yorkers and communities in building wealth and improving their financial health. Services are provided to everyone regardless of immigration status. DCWP’s flagship programs are:

NYC Financial Empowerment Centers – These locations provide FREE one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching to support New Yorkers in reaching their goals. Our counselors are available by phone and in person at locations across the five boroughs and can support clients in understanding their current financial situation and help them improve their financial health.

Visit nyc.gov/talkmoney , or call 311, to book an appointment.

DCWP - Consumers - Manage Money - Get Free Financial Counseling NYC Financial Empowerment Centers provide FREE one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching to support you in reaching your goals. Work with our counselors to:

Happy Independence Day! Cheers to another year of freedom!
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The mayor is finally openly admitting about 3K budget cuts. It is indeed a sad state of affairs for everyone involved and we've yet to see what the new 3K and Pre-K platform will look like. 😞

Budget Slashes 3-K for New York City Children Mayor Eric Adams’s budget proposal retains funding for the police, sanitation and housing, but 3-K will no longer become universal for city preschoolers.